Museum of the Great St Bernard Hospice

The Museum of the Hospice du Grand-Saint-Bernard, located at the Great St Bernard Pass in Bourg-Saint-Pierre, Switzerland, invites visitors to discover the pass and its historical, cultural and natural heritage. It brings together around 1,350 archaeological objects as well as collections of stuffed animals, insects and minerals. The visit concludes with a temporary exhibition renewed each summer. The museum is open daily during the summer season.

Families and Kids

Children aged 0 to 7 enter the museum free of charge. The museum's collections of stuffed animals, insects and minerals can be of interest to young visitors exploring the natural heritage of the pass.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Natural history
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Entrance fee: 12 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

Open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 during the summer season (last entry at 17:30).
Monday
10:00-18:00 (Summer season)
Tuesday
10:00-18:00 (Summer season)
Wednesday
10:00-18:00 (Summer season)
Thursday
10:00-18:00 (Summer season)
Friday
10:00-18:00 (Summer season)
Saturday
10:00-18:00 (Summer season)
Sunday
10:00-18:00 (Summer season)

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
Senior admission
7 CHF
Child admission
7 CHF
Students and apprentices up to 24 years old
10 CHF
Group rate from 10 people, adults
0 CHF
Children aged 0-7 years: free

Contact

Webpage
gsbernard.com
Email
hospice@gsbernard.com
Address
Col du Gd-St-Bernard 2, 1946 Bourg-Saint-Pierre

Access

Nearby stops

  • Le Grand-St-Bernard, Hospice100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Martigny
1h 22m
Sion
1h 53m
Lausanne
2h 25m
Brig
2h 35m
Genève
3h 25m

FAQ

  • Is the museum open in winter?
    No. The museum is open daily from 10:00 to 18:00 only during the summer season, depending on the opening date of the pass road. In winter the Hospice is only accessible on ski touring or snowshoes.
  • Are bank cards accepted for admission payment?
    Yes, bank cards are accepted. Payment can also be made in euros, converted according to the exchange rate.
  • What can visitors see in the museum?
    The museum brings together around 1,350 archaeological objects as well as collections of stuffed animals, insects and minerals, allowing visitors to discover the history of the pass and its natural and cultural heritage. The visit concludes with a temporary exhibition renewed each summer.
  • Is there a special family price?
    Yes, there is a special price for families: children aged 0 to 7 years enter free of charge.

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