Museum

History Museum

History Museum. © Tourisme neuchâtelois

Place
- La Chaux-de-Fonds
Ort
Recommended Duration
- 1 h 30
Dauer

Explore the environment of La Chaux-de-Fonds residents of yesterday in a 19th century villa.

The museum traces the city’s history from the Middle Ages to its industrial and cultural boom. Through objects, images and films, the temporary and permanent exhibitions offer themed tours highlighting the major stages of the city’s development as well as the figures who have shaped its identity.

Prices

Permanent exhibition and museum café
Admission
- Free
Temporary exhibitions - Prices per person
Adults
- CHF 12.-
Seniors, Students
- CHF 8.-
Children (up to 16 years old)
- Free
Prices per person "2 days / 5 museums"
Adults
- CHF 20.-
Seniors, Students
- CHF 16.-
Children (between 12 and 16 years old)
- CHF 9.-
Families
- CHF 39.-
Children (up to 12 years old)
- Free
Guided tour
Up to 20 persons per guide
- CHF 130.-
School (per class)
- CHF 70.-

Good to know

- Access by public transport: bus n° 301, 303, 311 or 312 (stop Théâtre)
- On Sunday from 10 a.m. to 12 a.m.: free entry
- The reception offers a notebook in addition to many other activities in the rooms of the museum to accompany the children from 6 years in the discovery of the museum
- The texts of the exhibitions (French, German and English) are also available at the reception in Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Turkish and Esperanto
- Guided tour on request (French, English, German and Italien)

On site

Accessibility
- Free parking
- Accessible by public transport
- Custom hours on request
- Suitable for families
- Wheelchair accessible
Activities
- Animations for children
- Guided tours
- Exhibition / explanations
- Playground
Services
- Free Wi-Fi
- Credit/debit card accepted
- Suitable for groups
- Picnic area available
- Shop
- WC
- Cloakroom