Top 5 Science Museums in Switzerland

Spalengraben 8, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

“Lovely and free place to visit when in Basel! Don’t skip it! The greenhouses are full with beautiful plants.”

Baslerstrasse 50, 8048 Zürich, Switzerland

“Great choice for team events or the play with friends. I went there twice so far, with friends and with colleagues, and both times I had a great time. The staff is great.”

Rüttihubel 29, 3512 Walkringen, Switzerland

“Awesome interactive experience, lots of activities for the kids and parents. Wheelchair / baby wagon friendly in the whole museum. Free outside parking. Crowded with lots of families and children groups the day we were there, but no surprise in the middle of summer holidays.”

Av. Général Guiguer 3, 1197 Prangins, Switzerland

“Interesting exhibitions in a magnificent 18th century castle. The place is easy to find, the staff is warm and helpful. A memorable tour. Would definitely go back once the garden is in bloom.”

Av. de Chillon 22, 1820 Veytaux, Switzerland

“This a truly wonderful experience if you are interested in historical sites, especially pertaining to WWII. Not only is the site fascinating by itself but the first lady we met enthusiastically explained the historical relevance to Switzerland and guided us the best way to walk through the forte. It is also very interactive which makes it much more interesting. I could have stayed at the VR interactive game all day to the dismay of my wife. If I did it again, I would have visited the castle and the Forte of Chillon in the same day.”

Nicolas G. Hayek Str. 2, 2502 Biel, Switzerland

“I have been a fan of Omega for many years and have several vintage and modern pieces from their catalog. During a recent visit to Switzerland my wife and I drove to the Swatch HQ in Basel where this Omega museum is located. The exhibit covers a large floor space and there are several areas that have exhibits that are dedicated to specific product lines as well as sections that showcase a lot of their history and historic pieces. This is not a guided tour and you are left to wonder around at your own pace. During our visit we were the only people in the entire space until towards the end of our visit when another couple showed up. While the exhibits and the museum as a whole was fairly comprehensive, I felt it was a bit sterile for some reason. I did not feel any of the "romance" considering the history. Not sure why but I simply did not connect with it emotionally like I had expected to. Even though I consider myself a big fan of Omega. This is why I gave 4 stars. I am still glad I was able to visit. They do have a boutique on the premises if you want to purchase a new piece to add to your collection and to commemorate the visit.”

Ländliweg 7, 5400 Baden, Switzerland

“I believe it is a perfect place to escape on a rainy day. There was a lovely glimpse through the history of toys. It is a beautiful cosy building in the nice location (there is an underground parking) and literally 200m away is the old town. It has five floors but you don’t need the whole day, as it is pretty small and some rooms you can finish in no time. What is nice, is that you can stay at different corners for playing games and testing some toys.”

Forchstrasse 260, 8008 Zürich, Switzerland

“Nice museum with a decent variety of displays and an upstairs section with some miniatures and dioramas. Some placards and descriptions are in English which is good for tourists. The museum is a nice, inexpensive and fascinating visit for anyone interested in trams and railway tech. You can walk through some of the trams, and ring the bells on them which is quite cool. There's some play areas and a small interactive tram for kids. At the time we were there, very few of the upstairs displays were interactive and there were not a lot of placards offering information. It's not a terribly diverse or large museum so it may not be the best stop for tourists only visiting for a day or two, unless you're really interested in Trams specifically. Staff are super nice and seem to be passionate about the museum.”

Pestalozzistrasse 20, 4056 Basel, Switzerland

“The best biology lesson any student can get no matter the level. The most memorable hour in a museum.”

3920 Zermatt, Switzerland

“Great hike and beautiful lake to enjoy views of the Matterhorn. I would recommend going early as possible even for sunrise to see the views because the colors and clouds are much better than midday.”

Selnaustrasse 25, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland

“Very interesting givint the space space exposition plus Damien Ortega temporary exhibition. They give away a prize of 100k for creating a exposition worth 80k and 20k remains for the artist. Will return at the vernisage. People usually confuse it with the bar at the other corner of the builduing, Kraftwerk. Museum has a small, but cozy coffee shop. Nice wardrobe and storage available.”

Schellenrain 2a, 6210 Oberkirch, Switzerland

“Very cute experience of how Ramseier products are made. You also get to try them inside the interactive walk through. The only downside is the information is only in French and German, so if you don’t speak any of those languages you will need a translation app.”

Englischviertelstrasse 9, 8032 Zürich, Switzerland

“Kulturama is undeniably one of the finest museums in Zurich and its surrounding areas. Regardless of age, from toddlers as young as two, right up to adults, there's something captivating for everyone. The museum masterfully educates its visitors, delving deep into the origins of humanity, intricacies of the human body, and the fascinating journey of evolution. It's not just a visit, but a profound learning experience that leaves you with a greater appreciation for our existence and history. Highly recommended for both the curious minds and those eager to learn.”

Hindelbankstrasse 33, 3325 Hettiswil bei Hindelbank, Switzerland

“Well after visiting quite a few things around Bern, Illusoria is a bit disappointing. The attraction is very small, and a bit boring. It is somehow in the same niche like Sensorium, but we went to sensorium like ten times. And I do not think we would come to Illusoria again.”