Museum

La Tour du Fantastique

The Tour du Fantastique. © Xavier Voirol

Place
- Neuchâtel
Ort
Recommended Duration
- 1 h 0
Dauer

⚠ Temporary closure: closed until 16 December 2026

Step inside Neuchâtel's former prisons and discover a fascinating world where art, history and imagination come together through captivating exhibitions!

Nestled within the former prisons and medieval tower of Neuchâtel's old town, the Tour du Fantastique is a new cultural venue dedicated to imagination and art. This museum transforms a historic site into a fascinating world of cultural discovery and fantasy. Through its exhibitions, visitors are invited to explore captivating worlds where creativity, dreams and imagination come together. Beyond the exhibitions, the tower features a shop, a café overlooking the lake, events, masterclasses and workshops for all ages. A must-visit destination for lovers of fantasy, science fiction and visual art – a place where imagination comes to life.

Opening hours

Tuesday - Wednesday
- 10:00 - 18:00
Thursday
- 10:00 - 20:00
Friday - Sunday
- 10:00 - 18:00

Exceptional closings
Until the 16 déc. 2026
- Inaccessible

Prices

Prices per person
Adults
- CHF 15.-
Seniors, students
- CHF 10.-
Children (between 6 and 16 years old)
- CHF 8.-
Children (under 6 years old)
- Free
Single price
Family (2 adults and 2 children)
- CHF 38.-
Additional child
- CHF 5.-
Guided tour
- CHF 120.-
Prices for groups (10 or more persons)
Adults
- CHF 10.-
Students
- CHF 5.-

Good to know

- Access possible via the public elevator of the Prison Tower located on Rue de l’Évole.
- Last admission to the exhibitions: 45 minutes before closing time
- Languages: French, German and English
- Open on public holidays
- The lift leading to the prison tower is open every day from 6.30am to 7pm and until 8.30pm on Thursdays. Entrances on Rue de l'Evole (opposite No. 13) and Rue Jehanne-de-Hochberg 3
- Guided tour (1 hour) by reservation (maximum 20 people per guide)

On site

Accessibility
- No parking available
- Accessible by public transport
- Suitable for families
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- On-site catering
- Animations for children
- Guided tours
- Exhibition / explanations
Services
- Credit/debit card accepted
- Suitable for groups
- Shop
- WC
- Cloakroom
- Wifi