Switzerland
8 Best Museums in Switzerland
The museums travelers rate highest across Switzerland, with what makes each worth the trip.
Ranked by traveler review volume across 848 tracked places in Switzerland. Updated monthly.
Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis
Museum · ZermattThe Matterhorn Museum – Zermatlantis takes visitors on a journey beneath the surface of Zermatt to uncover the story of the iconic mountain.
Read our full guide →Collection de l'Art Brut
Museum · LausanneFree entryThe Collection de l'Art Brut in Lausanne is a one-of-a-kind museum that celebrates 'art brut', raw, unpolished creations made outside the boundaries of official culture.
Read our full guide →Beyer Clock and Watch Museum
Museum · ZurichFree entryLocated on Zurich's famous Bahnhofstrasse, the Beyer Clock and Watch Museum is a hidden gem for horology enthusiasts.
Read our full guide →Musee Gruerien
Museum · BulleMusee Gruerien offers an immersive journey into the world of Gruyère cheese, one of Switzerland's most famous exports.
Read our full guide →Aargauer Kunsthaus
Museum · AarauFree entryThe Aargauer Kunsthaus is a premier art museum located in Aarau, Switzerland, known for its extensive collection of Swiss art spanning from the 18th century to contemporary works.
Read our full guide →Saaser Museum
Museum · Saas-FeeThe Saaser Museum is a small but charming museum located in the car-free village of Saas-Fee, nestled in the Swiss Alps.
Read our full guide →Judisches Museum der Schweiz
Museum · BaselFree entryThe Judisches Museum der Schweiz (Jewish Museum of Switzerland) is a compact but insightful museum located in a historic building on Kornhausgasse in Basel.
Read our full guide →Bundner Naturmuseum
Museum · ChurFree entryThe Bundner Naturmuseum in Chur offers a deep dive into the natural history of the Grisons canton.
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Good to know
What is the best-known of the museums in Switzerland?
Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis in Zermatt is the most reviewed, with 929 traveler reviews and a 4.5 rating. That makes it the safe choice if you are only fitting in one.
Which of Switzerland's museums is worth going out of your way for?
Collection de l'Art Brut in Lausanne rates highest at 4.5 out of 5 across 640 reviews. Smaller crowds than the headline entry usually explain the gap.
Which city in Switzerland has the most museums?
Zermatt, with 1 on this list, ahead of Lausanne on 1. The list spans 8 cities in total, capped at three per city so one big city cannot crowd out the rest of the country.
Are any of these museums free to visit?
Yes, 5: Collection de l'Art Brut, Beyer Clock and Watch Museum, Aargauer Kunsthaus and others. That is based on each place's own visiting information, not an assumption about the category.
How is this list of museums ranked?
By how many travelers reviewed each place, filtered to those rated well enough to be worth your time, drawn from 848 tracked places in Switzerland. No one pays to appear on it, and the order is refreshed monthly as new reviews land.
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