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Naturama Aargau

The Naturama Aargau is a natural history museum in Aarau, Switzerland, that presents the natural history of the canton of Aargau. Visitors encounter dinosaurs and mammoths, explore Aargau habitats, and observe living animals such as beavers, mice, frogs and fish. The permanent exhibition spans three floors and includes interactive films, games and listening stations, as well as a specimen of the extinct great auk. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions on environmental and climate topics.

Families and Kids

The Naturama is very family-friendly: children can touch prepared animals, observe 15 living animal species, and explore the Naturlabor with 18 themed drawers. There are free museum booklets for different ages, an augmented reality game for children aged 8 and up, and birthday programmes for children aged 5 to 10.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Natural history
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Exceptional
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
IV and AHV recipients, students, apprentices (with ID)
4 CHF
Children aged 6 to 16
0 CHF
Children up to 5 years
10 CHF
Registered groups of 10 or more, per adult

Contact

Webpage
naturama.ch
Email
info@naturama.ch
Address
Feerstrasse 17, 5000 Aarau

Access

Nearby stops

  • Aarau200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
8m
Zürich HB
24m
Bern
37m
Basel SBB
38m
Luzern
50m

FAQ

  • Are there guided tours available for groups?
    Yes, the Naturama offers guided tours in the permanent and special exhibitions for groups of 10 to 25 people. Groups should register at least two weeks in advance.
  • Can I bring my dog to the museum?
    Assistance dogs are allowed in the Naturama; all other dogs must stay outside.
  • Is there a café or restaurant in the museum?
    Yes, the family-friendly Café Friedrich offers cold and warm drinks as well as pastries and snacks during museum opening hours.
  • Can I celebrate a child's birthday at the museum?
    Yes, the Naturama offers birthday programmes for children aged 5 to 10, lasting 90 minutes for up to 10 children, bookable from Tuesday to Sunday.
  • Is there an augmented reality game for children?
    Yes, children aged 8 and up can borrow a tablet at the reception to play the augmented reality adventure game, which costs CHF 4.