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Neuchâtel Museum of Art and History

The Neuchâtel Museum of Art and History (MahN) in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, is a multidisciplinary museum preserving over 150,000 objects and images in the fields of fine arts, history, applied arts and numismatics, spanning from Antiquity to the present day. Its collections include the famous Jaquet-Droz automata, the Ruckers harpsichord, historical models of the city, and works by Impressionist masters such as Monet, Degas and Renoir. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers guided tours, workshops and concerts.

Families and Kids

The museum offers a range of activities for children and families, including workshops for children, discovery trails for young audiences, and an audio guide for young visitors. Children up to 16 years old enter free of charge.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-18:00
Wednesday
11:00-18:00
Thursday
11:00-18:00
Friday
11:00-18:00
Saturday
11:00-18:00
Sunday
11:00-18:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
Residents
4 CHF
Students, AVS (social insurance cardholders), unemployed, military, groups of 10 people, Museum Tuesdays
4 CHF
Groups of students from universities and other higher education institutions outside the canton of Neuchâtel
0 CHF
Free admission for persons aged below 16

Contact

Webpage
mahn.ch
Email
mahn@ne.ch
Address
Esplanade Léopold-Robert 1, CH-2000 Neuchâtel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Neuchâtel, Jardin-Anglais200 meters walking distance
  • Neuchâtel Place Pury Littorail700 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
12m
Bern
1h 10m
Olten
1h 11m
Lausanne
1h 34m
Thun
1h 38m

FAQ

  • Are the Jaquet-Droz automata demonstrations included in the museum admission?
    Yes, the public demonstrations of the Jaquet-Droz automata, held on the first Sunday of each month at 14:00, 15:00 and 16:00, are included in the museum admission ticket.
  • Is the museum open on public holidays?
    The museum is open on Easter Monday, Whit Monday and the Fasting Monday (September), but closed on 26 and 27 September (Fête des Vendanges), 24 and 25 December, 31 December and 1 January.
  • Can the Jaquet-Droz automata demonstrations be booked for groups?
    Yes, demonstrations can be booked on request for groups of at least five and up to thirty people, from Tuesday to Sunday, with a specialized watchmaker presenting the automata. Translations in German, English and Italian are available on reservation.
  • Are there concerts held at the museum?
    Yes, concerts are regularly organized around the historic Ruckers harpsichord, including the 'Mardis du Ruckers' concerts on Tuesdays and evening concerts.
  • Is the museum accessible to visitors with reduced mobility?
    The museum offers free admission for accompanying persons of visitors with disabilities, indicating that it welcomes visitors with reduced mobility.

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