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Urner Mineralien-Museum

The Urner Mineralien-Museum in Seedorf on the Weg der Schweiz is a mineral museum housed in a former farm building of the A Pro water castle dating from the 16th century. In 16 winding display cases, crystals and other minerals from the Alpine region are exhibited. The loans from mineral collectors are exchanged annually, and a DVD film about mineral-hunting experiences plays in the lowest room. The museum is under the patronage of the Urner Mineralienfreunde and is suitable for family, school and group excursions.

Families and Kids

The museum is suitable for family outings and school classes. School children up to 16 years receive reduced admission, and Uri schools in grades 1 to 9 visit the museum free of charge. There are no special children's activities, but the mineral exhibition is interesting for children.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • 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: 6-12, 12-18

Opening hours

Open from May 16 to October 18, 2026, on Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
13:00-17:00 (May 16 to October 18, 2026)
Friday
Closed
Saturday
13:00-17:00 (May 16 to October 18, 2026)
Sunday
13:00-17:00 (May 16 to October 18, 2026)

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
Student admission
3 CHF
Child admission
0 CHF
Children up to 6 years free
6 CHF
Groups of 10 or more people, admission per person

Contact

Webpage
mineralienfreund.ch
Email
museum@mineralienfreund.ch
Address
Seedorf

Access

Nearby stops

  • Seedorf UR, Schloss A Pro0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bellinzona
50m
Zug
59m
Luzern
1h 4m
Lugano
1h 5m
Zürich HB
1h 24m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    No, the museum is not wheelchair accessible.
  • Can groups visit the museum outside opening hours?
    Yes, group visits are possible outside regular opening hours by appointment. Without a guided tour, a surcharge of CHF 50.00 is charged.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours?
    Yes, guided tours are offered. For groups, a guided tour costs a flat rate of CHF 90.00, and for schools outside the canton of Uri CHF 90.00 with a mineral collector.
  • Is there an offer for groups with an aperitif?
    Yes, from 10 people an aperitif can be booked for special occasions such as class reunions, club or company outings. The offer includes Uri dried meat, cheese as well as wine and mineral water. The price is available on request.
  • How can the museum be reached by public transport?
    The museum is only 200 m from the Weg der Schweiz. There are links to train (SBB), bus (AAGU) and ship (Lake Lucerne).