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Swiss Horse Museum

The Swiss Horse Museum (Musée Suisse du Cheval) in La Sarraz, Switzerland, is the only museum in the country dedicated to the horse in all its facets, blending history, leisure, culture and heritage. Housed in the former barn of the Château de La Sarraz, it presents a permanent exhibition covering the horse's evolution, its life, its role in agriculture, the army, transport, sports and the arts, as well as the trades around it such as farriery. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and creative workshops for children and adults.

Families and Kids

The museum offers creative and playful workshops that let children and adults learn while having fun, as well as drawing workshops on varied themes. Children under 6 enter free when accompanied by family, and there is a family package for 2 adults and 1-3 children.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Interactive exhibits

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00 (last entry at 17:00).
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
10:00-18:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
AVS, AI, unemployed, students (on presentation of proof)
5 CHF
Children aged 6 to 16
0 CHF
Children under 6, free when accompanied by family
25 CHF
Family package (2 adults + 1-3 children)
180 CHF
Groups (minimum 10 people, guided tour): base package CHF 180 for 10 people, CHF 8 per additional person

Contact

Webpage
museeducheval.ch
Email
contact@museeducheval.ch
Address
Le Château 1, 1315 La Sarraz

Access

Nearby stops

  • La Sarraz400 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
22m
Genève
59m
Martigny
1h 25m
Neuchâtel
1h 31m
Sion
1h 40m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes, guided tours can be organized on request from Saturday 28 March 2026. You can contact the museum at 079 196 10 31 or conservatrice@museeducheval.ch.
  • Are there creative workshops for children and adults?
    Yes, the museum offers creative and playful workshops that allow children and adults to learn while having fun, as well as drawing workshops on varied themes (reservation required, limited places).
  • Does the museum host conferences on equestrian heritage?
    Yes, experts give conferences exploring varied subjects linked to equestrian history and heritage, within the framework of the 'equestrian conversations club', where light refreshments are offered on site.
  • Is the museum accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, the website states that there is access for people with reduced mobility.