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Sauriermuseum Bellach

The Sauriermuseum Bellach is a privately run dinosaur museum in Bellach, Switzerland, founded by Stefan Frieden and housing a collection of around 15,000 exhibits. Spread over about 300 square metres, the museum presents dinosaur skeletons, fossils and reconstructions, including unique pieces only on display here. It is run on a voluntary basis and offers an audio guide, research stations and a treasure hunt included in the ticket price. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum is very popular with children and offers a treasure hunt, research stations and an audio guide included in the ticket price. Children's birthday parties lasting two hours are also available, with the birthday child and one accompanying adult entering free of charge.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Natural history
    • Children experience: Exceptional
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Tours and demonstrations, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

The museum is open on Wednesdays and Sundays; the next opening is on Sunday 2 August.

Admission fees

8.5 CHF
Adult admission
6 CHF
Children and young people aged 5 to 16
24 CHF
Family (2 adults, 2 children)
6.5 CHF
Student admission
6.5 CHF
Adults with AHV/IV
4 CHF
Children with IV
0 CHF
Children under 5 years
6.8 CHF
20% discount for groups of 10 or more paying persons during regular opening hours

Contact

Webpage
sauriermuseum-bellach.ch
Email
info@sauriermuseum-bellach.ch
Address
Römerstrasse 6, 4512 Bellach

Access

Nearby stops

  • Bellach, Tell200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Olten
40m
Neuchâtel
58m
Bern
1h 9m
Zürich HB
1h 17m
Luzern
1h 27m

FAQ

  • Is the museum open every day?
    No, the museum is only open on Wednesdays and Sundays. The next opening is on Sunday 2 August.
  • Are there free parking spaces available?
    Yes, over 40 free parking spaces are available. The museum is located in the Qualipet building, and the entrance is at the mailboxes.
  • Can I reach the museum by public transport?
    From Solothurn main station, take bus line 2 to the 'Tell' stop in Bellach, from where the museum is only a few minutes' walk away.
  • Are there special offers for children's birthdays?
    Yes, the museum offers children's birthday parties lasting two hours, including a guided tour, drinks, decoration and cleaning. The birthday child and one accompanying adult enter free of charge.
  • Is the Museumspass valid at this museum?
    No, the Museumspass is unfortunately not valid at the Sauriermuseum Bellach.