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Saurer Museum DEPOT

The Saurer Museum DEPOT in Arbon, Switzerland, is a depot in the former presswerk on the WerkZwei site behind the railway station. In the over one hundred year old hall, vehicles, machines and engines of the Saurer brand are presented, including trucks, buses, stationary engines and a hand embroidery machine as well as one of the first gripper weaving machines. The collection includes numerous vintage vehicles, cutaway models and a measuring instrument exhibition. The museum also offers guided tours by specialists.

Families and Kids

Children and young people under 16 have free admission when accompanied by adults. The museum displays vintage vehicles, engines and machines, which can be exciting for children interested in technology. Guided tours can also be booked for groups.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Transportation
    • 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 18:00.
Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
10:00-18:00

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children and young people under 16 (accompanied by adults, no groups) free.
6 CHF
Admission with guided tour (minimum charge CHF 60.00).
3 CHF
Admission with guided tour for school classes.
75 CHF
Guided tours per group of up to 20 people.
0 CHF
Free admission for OCS club members.

Contact

Webpage
saurermuseum.ch
Email
info@saurermuseum.ch
Address
Hamelstrasse 15, 9320 Arbon

Access

Nearby stops

  • Arbon350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
St. Gallen
28m
Zürich HB
1h 20m
Chur
1h 21m
Zug
1h 53m
Olten
2h 4m

FAQ

  • Where can I buy admission tickets for the Saurer Museum DEPOT?
    Tickets are available at the PRESSWERK Gastronomie, the Chocolaterie Kölbener and Art of Optic. Please note the opening hours of these ticket outlets, as they are closed on Mondays.
  • Is the Saurer Museum DEPOT wheelchair accessible?
    The DEPOT is wheelchair accessible, but the toilet facilities are not.
  • Are dogs allowed in the Saurer Museum DEPOT?
    Yes, dogs are welcome, but they must be kept on a leash and behave quietly.
  • Which guided tours are offered at the Saurer Museum DEPOT?
    Vehicle and engine tours (approx. 90 min.), embroidery and weaving machine tours (approx. 90 min.) and combined tours of both departments (approx. 120 min.) are offered. Maximum 20 people per group.