Naturmuseum St. Gallen

The Naturmuseum St. Gallen in St. Gallen, Switzerland, is a natural history museum showcasing the regional flora, fauna, geology, and paleontology of Eastern Switzerland. Its permanent exhibition features seven themed areas, including the largest landscape relief of Eastern Switzerland, a dinosaur skeleton, local minerals, and interactive stations on bionics. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions on topics such as zoology, ecology, geology, and paleontology.

Families and Kids

The museum offers interactive elements such as touch-and-feel furs, listening stations, discovery drawers, and seasonal children's trails for ages 4-8. A digital museum guide with game tours is suitable for children from about age 10. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; the visit is recommended from about age 5. Strollers and baby carriers are not permitted in the exhibition, but baby slings are available at the ticket desk.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Pushchair accessible: False
  • Topic: Natural history
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area
    • Entrance fee: 12 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00, Wednesday until 20:00. Closed on 1 January, 1 August, 24/25 December, and 31 December.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-20:00
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
Groups of 8 or more people and AHV/IV card holders
6 CHF
Trainees and students; active teachers with ID
0 CHF
Children and young people up to 16 years (private visit accompanied by an adult, max. 4 children per adult)
10 CHF
Groups of 8 or more people

Contact

Webpage
naturmuseumsg.ch
Email
info@naturmuseumsg.ch
Address
Rorschacher Strasse 263, 9016 St. Gallen

Access

Nearby stops

  • St. Gallen, Naturmuseum100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
15m
Zürich HB
1h 19m
Chur
1h 43m
Zug
1h 57m
Olten
2h 8m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible by public transport?
    The museum is located at Rorschacher Strasse 263, 9016 St. Gallen. From the main train station, take bus line 1 towards Stephanshorn to the 'Naturmuseum' stop, which is directly opposite the museum entrance.
  • Are dogs allowed in the museum?
    Pets (dogs) are allowed in the foyer but not in the exhibition areas.
  • Is there a museum café on site?
    Yes, the museum café is open during museum hours from Tuesday to Sunday and can be visited without a museum ticket. It offers flatbreads, salads, sandwiches, cakes, and ice cream.
  • Is there a digital museum guide available?
    Yes, a free digital museum guide app is available in German, English, and French. It offers knowledge stations, four game tours, and augmented reality for the landscape relief. A limited number of loan devices are available at the ticket desk.
  • Can I hold a private event or rent a room at the museum?
    Yes, the museum has two halls available for rent for theme-related events: the Walter & Verena Spühl Hall (94 m², max. 100 people) and the Emil Bächler Hall (78 m², max. 40 people).

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