Historic Museums for Families
Across the Kinderregion, family-friendly museums open doors to different chapters of the past, from dinosaurs and knights to Swiss history and everyday life long ago.
Read MoreWhat did the city of Zurich look like hundreds of years ago? Where and how did dinosaurs live? How heavy was a knight’s armor? What was it like for our great-grandparents to ride a tram? How did Switzerland begin and where does the money we now use every day come from?
At selected museums across the Kinderregion, families experience history with all their senses. Interactive exhibits, detailed models and original artifacts bring the past to life. Kids can explore the early days of Switzerland, discover prehistoric animals and people, step into the world of knights and learn the basics of the Swiss economy. Along the way, they quickly see that history isn’t dusty or dull — it’s full of stories that are still fascinating today.
Ennenda
Anna Göldi Museum
From the witch craze to rehabilitation – in the Hängg Tower, history lovers follow in the footsteps of the alleged last executed witch in Europe.
Ennenda
Schwyz
Forum of Swiss History
This child-friendly permanent exhibition allows families to return to the Middle Ages and find out how people lived then and how the confederation came into existence.
Schwyz
Schwyz
Museum of the Swiss Charters of Confederation
Myth or truth? The permanent exhibition tells visitors how Switzerland came into existence, the significance of Rütlischwur and what role William Tell played.
Schwyz
Vaduz
Liechtensteinisches LandesMuseum
Solve riddles and marvel at treasures from the past – with the audio guide and interactive exhibits, this museum visit turns into a true journey through time.
Vaduz
Winterthur
Naturmuseum Winterthur
With puzzles and excursions, visitors search for traces and get exciting insights into the fascinating world of the local fauna and flora.
Winterthur
Winterthur
Hegi Castle
With its everyday objects, armors, weapons and even food from the Middle Ages, the castle provides a unique insight into the culture of the past.
Winterthur
Zug
Museum of Pre-History
20,000 years of fascinating history under one roof: at the Museum of Pre-History, people interested in bygone times can travel back into the past.
Zug
Zug
Museum Burg Zug
Equipped with a castle bag, little historians discover the museum and the history it displays, they can play dress-up and travel back in time.
Zug
Zürich
Naturhistorisches Museum der Universität Zürich
From dinosaurs to dwarf whales, this museum invites kids to explore how animals and humans have evolved, with hands-on exhibits that bring the diversity of nature to life.
Zürich
Zurich
National Museum Zurich
From prehistoric times to the present day – families explore Switzerland’s cultural history armed with a suitcase, maps, magnifying glasses, and puzzles.
Zurich
Zürich
Haus zum Rech
What did Zurich look like around 1800? At Haus zum Rech, families can view a historic city model and learn about Zurich’s architectural history through rotating exhibitions.
Zürich
Zürich
Tram Museum Zurich
With historic trams from 1896 to 1968, vintage uniforms and the kids’ tram “Cobralino,” families can step into the charming world of public transit at this unique museum.
Zürich
Zürich
Swiss Finance Museum
At the Swiss Finance Museum, families discover how money works through interactive exhibits about banks, ATMs and the stock market.
Zürich
Interactive museums and exhibitions for children
Explore and experience the secrets of nature and major scientific achievements with the whole family in these exhibitions and museums.
City Tours with Children
Educational, fun, exciting, and proactive: Kids discover cities in a playful way and delve into interesting, new worlds and urban areas.
Art Museums to Visit with Children
Child-friendly museums with programs and offers suitable for kids and teens.
Manufactories and Craftsmanship
Watch the masters at their craft and learn exciting things about manufactories and craftmanship.
Family Trails
Following tracks, solving puzzles and cracking codes: On these discovery trails, families learn interesting facts about regions and cities.
