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Napoleon Museum Arenenberg

The Napoleon Museum Arenenberg in Salenstein on Lake Constance (Canton of Thurgau, Switzerland) is the only German-speaking museum dedicated to Napoleonic history. Arenenberg as a whole is a cultural, seminar and educational centre with a gardening tradition of over 600 years. The museum presents the history of Napoleon and the Napoleonic era and houses collections and research. It also hosts changing special exhibitions as well as a bistro and hotel.

Families and Kids

The Napoleon Museum offers children's costume tours through Arenenberg Castle as well as other family-friendly activities. Children aged 6 to 16 receive reduced admission. There are also family-friendly events in the castle park.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open daily from 10:00 to 17:00 from April to September; from October to March open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Closed from 21.12.2026 to 05.02.2027.
Monday
10:00-17:00 (April - September)
Tuesday
10:00-17:00 (April - September)
10:00-17:00 (October - March)
Wednesday
10:00-17:00 (April - September)
10:00-17:00 (October - March)
Thursday
10:00-17:00 (April - September)
10:00-17:00 (October - March)
Friday
10:00-17:00 (April - September)
10:00-17:00 (October - March)
Saturday
10:00-17:00 (April - September)
10:00-17:00 (October - March)
Sunday
10:00-17:00 (April - September)
10:00-17:00 (October - March)

Admission fees

15 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Children 6-16 years

Contact

Webpage
napoleonmuseum.ch
Email
napoleonmuseum@tg.ch
Address
Arenenberg 1, 8268 Salenstein

FAQ

  • Are there guided tours of the museum?
    Yes, the Napoleon Museum regularly offers public guided tours of the museum as well as curator tours of the special exhibition. Individual programmes are arranged for groups.
  • Are there offers for children at the museum?
    Yes, there are children's costume tours through Arenenberg Castle as well as other family-friendly offers. Children aged 6 to 16 receive reduced admission.
  • Is there a bistro or hotel at Arenenberg?
    Yes, the Napoleon Museum has a bistro and a hotel at Arenenberg.
  • Is the special exhibition accessible for wheelchair users?
    The special exhibition is barrier-free. However, some tours in the castle park are not suitable for visitors with walkers or wheelchairs.

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