Natural History Museum of the Canton of Thurgau

The Natural History Museum of the Canton of Thurgau in Frauenfeld, Switzerland, presents the nature of the canton in a permanent exhibition with lifelike animal specimens, a wooden library and wax fruit models. The collection covers zoology, botany, geosciences and cultural history. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and a museum garden.

Families and Kids

The Naturmuseum offers families and children a variety of activities such as crafting fun, puzzle fun and digital activities. Many exhibits can be touched, heard and smelled. Admission for children is free.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Natural history
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 0 CHF
    • Free entrance: Yes
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Friday from 2 to 5 pm and Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 5 pm; closed on Mondays. During the Thurgau school holidays the museum is open Tuesday to Sunday from 1 to 5 pm.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-17:00
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
14:00-17:00
Friday
14:00-17:00
Saturday
13:00-17:00
Sunday
13:00-17:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
naturmuseum.tg.ch
Email
naturmuseum@tg.ch
Address
Freie Strasse 24, 8510 Frauenfeld

Access

Nearby stops

  • Frauenfeld, Altstadt100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
43m
St. Gallen
1h 2m
Zug
1h 16m
Olten
1h 27m
Luzern
1h 38m

FAQ

  • Is admission to the Naturmuseum Thurgau free?
    Yes, admission to the museum is free.
  • Is the Naturmuseum accessible for people with disabilities?
    The museum is largely barrier-free. Access is via the museum garden from Promenadenstrasse. A wheelchair-accessible toilet is located on the ground floor and there is a lift in the building.
  • Does the Naturmuseum offer guided tours for groups?
    Yes, group tours are led by specialists in biology, zoology or cultural studies and last about 60 minutes. The number of participants is limited to 20 people.
  • Does the Naturmuseum offer an identification service for found objects?
    Yes, the museum identifies finds such as stones, animal tracks, insects or plants free of charge. Processing can take 3-4 weeks.
  • Does the Naturmuseum have a café and a shop?
    Yes, the Naturmuseum has the Café Museumslaube and a shop.

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