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Sauriermuseum Frick

The Sauriermuseum Frick in Frick, Switzerland, is the only museum in Switzerland to display a complete skeleton of the dinosaur Plateosaurus, recovered from a clay pit near Frick. Alongside many fossils, a film about the discovery history of the Frick dinosaurs can be seen. The exhibition covers Plateosaurus, predatory dinosaurs, marine fossils such as ammonites, belemnites and ichthyosaurs, as well as turtles. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers a fossil hammering site (Klopfplatz) for self-guided fossil hunting.

Families and Kids

The Sauriermuseum is especially suitable for families and school classes. Children can search for fossils themselves at the fossil hammering site (Klopfplatz) and take their finds home. Dinosaur birthday parties for children aged 6 and up as well as age-appropriate guided tours for school classes are offered.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Natural history
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations, Workshops, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open only on Sundays from 13:00 to 17:00; closed Monday to Saturday. Groups by appointment.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
13:00-17:00

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Children aged 5 to 16

Contact

Webpage
sauriermuseum-frick.ch
Email
dino@sauriermuseum-frick.ch
Address
Schulstrasse 22, 5070 Frick

Access

Nearby stops

  • Frick, Firma Müller200 meters walking distance
  • Frick650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
29m
Zürich HB
41m
Olten
42m
Bern
1h 13m
Zug
1h 16m

FAQ

  • Can you search for fossils yourself at the Sauriermuseum?
    Yes, on the fossil hammering site (Klopfplatz) at the Gruhalde clay pit you can search for fossils at any time without registration. Suitable tools such as hammer and chisel must be brought along yourself.
  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    No, neither the museum nor the dinosaur hall is wheelchair accessible. Access is via stairs in each case.
  • Are pets allowed in the museum?
    No, pets are not allowed in the Sauriermuseum.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours for groups?
    Yes, tailor-made guided tours for all kinds of groups are offered, possible at any time outside the Sunday opening hours, including in the evening.
  • Is there an offer for children's birthday parties?
    Yes, dinosaur birthday parties for children aged 6 and up are offered, including crafting, a museum tour and an afternoon snack.