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Sauriermuseum Aathal

Sauriermuseum Aathal
The Sauriermuseum Aathal in Aathal, Switzerland, is a dinosaur museum featuring genuine dinosaur skeletons, including six from its own excavations. The museum displays 22 special exhibitions on topics such as amber and fossil plants, and includes the outdoor "DinoGiardino" area with a playground and picnic spot. It also houses a Dino-Shop and RockShop for fossils and minerals, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum offers a DinoGiardino outdoor area with a slide, a digging site, a carousel for young children, and a playground with picnic spots. Children's birthday parties and workshops are also available.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Pushchair accessible: False
  • 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 Saturday from 10:00 to 17:00, Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. 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
10:00-18:00

Admission fees

22 CHF
Adult admission
18 CHF
Senior admission
18 CHF
Student admission
12 CHF
Children aged 5-16 years
6 CHF
Children aged 4 years
60 CHF
Parents and their own children (4-16 years)
18 CHF
Adults in groups of 10 or more paying persons
10 CHF
Children aged 5-16 in groups of 10 or more paying persons
5 CHF
Children aged 4 years in groups of 10 or more paying persons
9 CHF
Per student (school groups)

Contact

Webpage
sauriermuseum.ch
Email
dino@sauriermuseum.ch
Address
Zürichstrasse 69, 8607 Aathal

Access

Nearby stops

  • Aathal800 meters walking distance
  • Seegräben, Gemeindehaus1100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Zürich HB
26m
Zug
1h 7m
Olten
1h 8m
Luzern
1h 29m
St. Gallen
1h 31m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible by public transport?
    The museum is about a 10-minute walk from Aathal station, which is served by the S-Bahn line S14 (about 25 minutes from Zurich).
  • Can I buy tickets online in advance?
    No, tickets are purchased on site without reservation. Admission gift vouchers can be ordered by phone or email against invoice.
  • Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
    Yes, the museum has a wheelchair-accessible lift and toilet. Visitors in wheelchairs should contact staff on site at 044 932 14 18 to be let in.
  • Are dogs allowed in the museum?
    Dogs are not allowed in the museum, except for guide dogs and therapy dogs.
  • Is there a cafeteria or picnic area at the museum?
    Yes, there is a cafeteria and a garden with barbecue facilities and covered seating for picnics. Indoor picnicking is also possible if drinks are purchased at the cafeteria.
  • Are there lockers and cloakrooms available?
    Yes, lockers and cloakrooms are located near the toilets, with additional open cloakrooms throughout the museum.

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