Ski Museum

The Musée du Ski in Les Bois, Switzerland, is located in the Jura region in a former hotel and restaurant of the Boéchet railway station, renovated into a museum. It invites both ski experts and non-skiers to explore the history of skiing from its beginnings to the present day. The permanent exhibition presents the evolution of alpine and nordic skiing through two chronological timelines, while the collection comprises several thousand objects including skis, boots, bindings, poles, waxes and accessories, as well as documents and a library of 1,200 books dedicated to skiing. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Children under 12 enter for free. The museum offers school visits on request, with or without a guide, and guided tours can be arranged for groups. The permanent exhibition presents the history of skiing through chronological timelines and numerous skis from the collection.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 12 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

Open Wednesday and Friday from 14:00 to 17:00, and Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00. Closed on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
14:00-17:00
Saturday
11:00-18:00
Sunday
11:00-18:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
9 CHF
AVS/AI (seniors) and students
6 CHF
Children from 12 years old
0 CHF
Children under 12 years old
0 CHF
Raiffeisen Members Plus card, AMS/ICOM members

Contact

Webpage
museeduski.ch
Email
info@museeduski.ch
Address
Le Boéchet 12, 2336 Les Bois

Access

Nearby stops

  • Le Boéchet0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
51m
Bern
1h 51m
Basel SBB
1h 59m
Olten
2h 14m
Lausanne
2h 15m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours available at the Musée du Ski?
    Yes, guided tours are available on request for groups of up to 20 people, lasting 60 to 90 minutes. Reservations are made by phone at +41 32 961 23 36 or by email at info@museeduski.ch.
  • In which languages are the exhibition texts available?
    The exhibition texts are in French, with translations available in German and English.
  • Can the museum be visited outside opening hours?
    Yes, on request it is possible to visit outside opening hours for groups and schools.
  • Is the museum accessible by car and is there parking?
    Train access is recommended, as parking spaces are limited. There is a parking space for coaches and an electric vehicle charging station (Smotion) on site.
  • Can the library-forum room be rented?
    Yes, the library-forum (20 people) can be rented for conferences or assemblies. The room is equipped with audio-visual equipment.

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