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Seemuseum

The Seemuseum in Kreuzlingen, Switzerland, has been presenting the history and present of shipping and fishing on Lake Constance for over 30 years. On display are vintage sailing yachts, historic fishing boats and an exhibition on the sunken steamship JURA. The museum also hosts changing special exhibitions and has a café. It is housed in a more than 300-year-old building on the lakeshore.

Families and Kids

The Seemuseum offers families and children playful activities such as the 'Bodensee-Piraten' children's birthday party for children aged 5 to 8 as well as digital scavenger hunts with the Actionbound app. Children up to 10 years have free admission. The oversized board game 'Volldampf & Würfelglück' invites all generations to play.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • 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 Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00 from July to September, and Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 17:00 from October to June.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-17:00 (July to September)
Wednesday
11:00-17:00 (July to September)
Thursday
11:00-17:00 (July to September)
Friday
11:00-17:00 (July to September)
Saturday
11:00-17:00 (July to September)
Sunday
11:00-17:00 (July to September)

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children up to 10 years free
5 CHF
Reduced: children from 10 years, AHV/IV recipients with ID and apprentices/students
15 CHF
Families (2 adults and 2 children, additional family members from 10 years: CHF 5)
5 CHF
Group price from 10 persons: CHF 5 (reduced CHF 4)

Contact

Webpage
seemuseum.ch
Email
info@seemuseum.ch
Address
Seeweg 3, 8280 Kreuzlingen

FAQ

  • Is the Café Seemuseum accessible without museum admission?
    Yes, the Café Seemuseum can be visited without museum admission and is open Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 14:00 to 17:00.
  • Does the Seemuseum offer guided tours for groups?
    Yes, guided tours on shipping and fishing history as well as on the steamship JURA are offered, lasting 45 to 60 minutes and bookable for groups of 2 to 25 people.
  • Does the Seemuseum offer a children's birthday party package?
    Yes, the 'Bodensee-Piraten' children's birthday party lasts 120 minutes including a break and is suitable for accompanied groups of up to ten children aged 5 to 8.
  • Are there digital scavenger hunts at the Seemuseum?
    Yes, with the Actionbound app visitors can independently explore seven digital scavenger hunts in the museum and three 'bounds' along the Kreuzlingen stream paths; use is free of charge.