Museums
54 activities for children
Château de Grandson
What if you travelled back through a thousand years of history by Lake Neuchâtel? Reopened on 1 April 2026 after fifteen years of restoration, the Château de Grandson welcomes you with a brand-new museum over four floors. An ideal outing for the whole family, from toddlers to teens.
Gruyères Castle
What if you traveled back in time with your family? Perched in the heart of the famous medieval city, the Château de Gruyères opens up eight centuries of history for you. With its free fun trails designed for children, it's an outing that combines a fortress, legends, and panoramic views of the Pre-Alps.
Neuchâtel Natural History Museum
In the heart of Neuchâtel, the Muséum (MHNN) showcases Switzerland's wildlife in life-sized dioramas. A perfect outing for families, and you can even enjoy a snack under a whale skeleton.
Budding explorers at the Valais Nature Museum (Sion)
In Sion, the Valais Nature Museum awakens children's curiosity with alpine wildlife, rocks, and the seasons. A calm, clever, and inspiring visit, perfect all year round.
Earth Science Museum in Martigny: minerals, crystals, and family curiosity
A small museum in Martigny where children handle rocks and crystals and discover how the Alps are formed. Calm, curious, and ideal all year round to awaken science.
Valais Art Museum in Sion: a creative interlude for the family
In the heart of Sion, the Valais Art Museum offers a visual journey that speaks to both children and adults. A gentle, curious, and inspiring visit for all seasons.
Penitentiary Exhibition Center in Sion: an outing that gets the children talking
In the heart of Sion, the former Penitentiary prison has transformed into an exhibition center. A surprising, calm, and inspiring place, perfect for awakening children's curiosity all year round.
Musée Le Grand Lens in Lens (VS): little stories of the village
In the heart of the old village of Lens, the Musée Le Grand Lens tells the story of life in the past in Valais. A calm and curious visit to awaken your children to the objects and tales of the past.