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Naturmuseum Winterthur

28 Reviews

#11 of 36 things to do in Winterthur

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Museumstrasse 52, Winterthur 8400, Switzerland

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“Amazing museum”

We visited the Naturmuseum with my 3 yr old hoping that he wouldn’t be too young for the... read more

Reviewed March 9, 2019

SVick11

Gyomro, Hungary

via mobile

“Fabulously well presented museum full of surprises”

In the same building as the Art Museum, this is essential if you have kids. Anyway it is delightful... read more

Reviewed July 25, 2018

Kingsleyjamesflint

Cossonay, Switzerland

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4.5 28 reviews

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There are fossils, recreations, displays of all animals, birds with their songs, and a hands on playroom for children.

There are a lot of interactive educational parts in the museum - e.g.this was the first time that he looked into a microscope.

The museum is mostly suitable for children who can use all their senses- they can smell and identify spices, play a 'birds' piano, create animals masks and many other fascinating and enriching activities.

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Museumstrasse 52, Winterthur 8400, Switzerland

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+41 52 267 51 66

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SVick11

Gyomro, Hungary

Reviewed March 9, 2019 via mobile

Amazing museum

We visited the Naturmuseum with my 3 yr old hoping that he wouldn’t be too young for the exhibitions. He loved everything and he was so excited to see what lies behind that wall, under those stairs... There are a lot of interactive educational parts...More

Date of experience: March 2019

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Kingsleyjamesflint

Cossonay, Switzerland

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Reviewed July 25, 2018

Fabulously well presented museum full of surprises

In the same building as the Art Museum, this is essential if you have kids. Anyway it is delightful and full of surprises. Probably the best Natural History museum we have ever visited, and downstairs there is a geological display and a facsimile of being...More

Date of experience: July 2018

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Rama0

Tel Aviv, Israel

Reviewed December 30, 2017 via mobile

Great indoor activity

We visited the museum with a 4 years old boy on a snowy day. It’s a rather small museum, but full of interactive activities that were lots of fun and educating for both adults and kids. My son actually wanted to return the next morning....More

Date of experience: December 2017

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Esra K

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Reviewed March 11, 2017 via mobile

Family Activity for young and older

We have visited the museum with my three year old and he was very interested in the different attractions, the museum has to offer. 1) The museum has an activity area for young children which includes games, paintings, puzzles, toys .etc. 2) The cafe in...More

Date of experience: March 2017

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FormerCaliBoy

Zurich, Switzerland

20111133

Reviewed October 21, 2015

A good museum for kids to learn and enjoy

The NaturMuseum is in a separate wing of the KunstMuseum with a separate entry required. Spread over two levels, there are various educational videos, hands on experiments, rooms/workshops, gift shop, sample animals, fossils and marine life. Also, make sure to check out the lower level...More

Date of experience: October 2015

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gilat r

Salzburg, Austria

114

Reviewed October 14, 2015

Great for kids, an interactive multi-sensual experience

The museum is mostly suitable for children who can use all their senses- they can smell and identify spices, play a 'birds' piano, create animals masks and many other fascinating and enriching activities. Crowded on weekends. A must for families with kids visiting Winterthur

Date of experience: October 2015

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JWGrum

Long Island, New York

266138

Reviewed October 6, 2015

Geology and tectonics are worth a look

A lot of taxidermied animals may not be to everyone's liking but the exhibit on the formation of the Alpine mountain ranges and the associated minerals is truly interesting. There are also other clever displays which is a halmark of Swiss museums in general. The...More

Date of experience: September 2015

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Vilsgra

Winterthur, Switzerland

336

Reviewed September 10, 2015

Kids magnet

Must do this with kids. In the cellar there is a room that simulates the movements of a vintage commercial sailing ship and shows products that where imported. The exposition is somewhat eclectic in parts but it sure is worth a visit.

Date of experience: July 2015

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Anietta18

Winterthur, Switzerland

252145

Reviewed September 1, 2015

Good place to visit with your kids

Come here with your kids, there is plenty to learn from and discover wonder over the misteries of live.

Date of experience: May 2015

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quellochemipiace

Turin, Italy

13838

Reviewed March 18, 2015 via mobile

Love it!

There's a rich variety of animals and stones. It is very interesting because there are many activities mainly for children, like recognising the name of some spices. It is awesome and I recommend it for kids, adults and families. It's a very good experience (and...More

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