Swiss National Museum – Château de Prangins

Swiss National Museum – Château de Prangins
The Swiss National Museum at Château de Prangins, located in Prangins, Switzerland, is the French-speaking headquarters of the Swiss National Museum, housed in the largest 18th-century castle open to the public in Switzerland. Its permanent exhibitions explore Swiss history, identity and culture, including the Chintz exhibition on printed cotton fabrics and Switzerland's role in global trade, industrialisation, colonisation and slavery. The site also features a study room, natural dyeing workshops, a portrait gallery and a large historical kitchen garden.

Families and Kids

The museum offers a permanent role-play exhibition for families where children aged 4 to 10 and ages 11 and above can play through scenarios in four languages. Children's birthday parties are available for ages 4 to 12, and children up to 16 years have free admission.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120 min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area, Events and birthdays
    • Entrance fee: 13 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-17:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

13 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
Reduced admission (AHV, IV, RAV, pupils, students)
0 CHF
Children up to 16 years of age free admission
0 CHF
Kitchen Garden and exhibition Discovering the Enlightenment free admission
35 CHF
Annual pass (unlimited admission to all museums of the Swiss National Museum)

Contact

Webpage
chateaudeprangins.ch
Email
info.prangins@museenational.ch
Address
Avenue Général Guiguer 3, 1197 Prangins

Access

Nearby stops

  • Prangins, Musée national200 meters walking distance
  • Prangins, Les Abériaux450 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Genève
33m
Lausanne
42m
Martigny
1h 37m
Neuchâtel
2h 3m
Sion
2h 4m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours available in languages other than German, French, Italian and English?
    Yes, guided tours are offered in German, French, Italian and English, and other languages are available upon request. Private guided tours can also be arranged outside of the official opening hours.
  • Is the museum accessible for visitors with disabilities?
    Yes, the Château de Prangins welcomes visitors with a wide range of needs and offers services for visitors with disabilities, including people with visual impairments, limited mobility, hearing impairments, age-related disability, cognitive disorders and mental disorders. Exhibition escorts tailored to individual needs can be organised.
  • Can I visit the Kitchen Garden and what is it?
    Yes, the Kitchen Garden is Switzerland's largest historical kitchen garden and a permanent open-air exhibition. It covers 5,500 m² and grows almost 200 species and varieties of fruits, vegetables, aromatic and utilitarian plants from the 18th century, following organic farming principles. Admission to the Kitchen Garden is free.
  • Are there activities for children and families at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers a wide range of activities for children and families, including a permanent role-play exhibition for families, children's birthday parties for ages 4 to 12, and workshops. Children up to 16 years of age have free admission.
  • Is there a restaurant or café at the museum?
    Yes, the Cafè du Château is located in the former servants' wing on the site of the 18th-century kitchens. It is open Tuesday to Sunday from 9:30 to 17:30 and offers a seasonal menu, a menu of the day and desserts, with a panoramic terrace overlooking the park.

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