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  • Instantcalm
    181 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    They have a great number of areas curious children could try different experiments, or simply muck around with the apparatus. Short guides about what each exhibit is about (and how it could be used) is visible in 4 languages, including English.
    The basement has a wonderful collection (and working model) or miniature trains.
    They do regular science shows (only in German).
    The entrance is pricey (CHF 33 per adult, CHF 21 per child), parking isn't free and the cafeteria resembles an overheated, overcrowded sauna on Sunday afternoons.
    The staff are friendly and willing to help (you need to ask).
    All in all, best suited for children 8-17 years.
    The gift shop is expensive too, though some of the stuff here you don't find anywhere else.
    Though it's a good outing, we felt the exhibits haven't changed much over the years.
    Written November 13, 2024
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  • Asta365
    Kent, TX600 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A truly remarkable collection is the best description of the Oscar Reinhart collection at Am Rommerholz. While not the largest collection, the quality of the art is superb. Between choice earlier pieces from Goya, Daumier, Bruegel, Holbein, and Lucas Cranach the Elder, to exceptional pre through post Impressionists, there are multiple themes developed. The setting in Reinhart’s home with expanded gallery space and a very few visitors made for a relaxing and unhurried opportunity to really study and enjoy the art. The museum’s staff were welcoming and we enjoyed talking to them. For families with younger children there is a set of tasks/explorations within the museum that seemed to hold their attention. While we visited on a cold winter day, I can see that the grounds would encourage one to linger in warmer weather.

    We found free parking up the hill from the museum near the trailhead for paths going out into the woods.
    Written January 7, 2024
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  • Bosce
    Dublin, Ireland166 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The atmosphere was nice, full of kids and laughing people. We could not see many animals but was a nice walk through the woods. It is a convenient place, not far from the motorway, ok to spend an afternoon with some friends and babies. We will come back.
    Written August 4, 2019
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  • Pascal
    Hong Kong, China74 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    The Winterthur Trails (which consists of many parts), is perfect for a sunday walk - depending on whatever you like.
    Written August 24, 2016
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  • andreasgregro
    Köln109 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Especially the Caspar David Friedrichs are an asset to this museum but also other artists from various époques of European art history are well represented. This museum is among the best in Switzerland.
    Written June 10, 2019
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  • Ailbhe F
    Zug, Switzerland5 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    The information in The Art of Winterthur review is helpful as you will miss the best of what's available if you only visit one; however it misses the information (as did I until I visited Reinhardt am Stadtgarten) that there is a further wonderful collection at Oskar Reinhart's home (on the hill above the city) Am Römerholz.
    If you are only there for the day it is probably worth "editing" your visit. While the Stadthaus museum focusses more on the 20th Century + incl contemporary artists, the room with the extraordinary Monet seascape Belle-île, coucher de soleil is worth a visit for the paintings shown here alone.
    For families - young children seemed to be fascinated by the Natural History wing of the museum.
    Written December 16, 2019
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  • Chrigel2014
    Winterthur, Switzerland158 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Due to subsidy restrictions by the City of Winterthur the museum was closed in spring 2015, part of the collection is shown in Hamburg, Paris with in credible success (Paris: 170'000 vistors in a few months).
    Please bring it back soon!!!
    Written March 15, 2016
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  • ShamrockNC
    NC160 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Winterthur has a calmer atmosphere than nearby Zurich and we enjoyed strolling this street with shops, restaurants, cafes and a fountain. Some service vehicles can also access the street but generally it is a great place to take a walk, have lunch or dinner, and view the town.
    Written September 18, 2019
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  • Silver F
    London, UK10 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    An easy climb up from the main road from the No 10 bus stop "Baumli". The footpath up is well sign posted.
    Written April 25, 2018
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  • Boquillon
    Barboleusaz, Switzerland248 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    To make it clear I am not an artist, but my wife is. I expect she would rate the place higher than I do but it is an interesting experience, not too large and manageable as a non - connoisseur. Great place for lunch too.
    Written July 3, 2021
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  • Beach11
    Gyomro, Hungary5 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    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 in the museum - e.g.this was the first time that he looked into a microscope. Although it is a smaller museum, we spent about an hour there and my son kept going back to try the interactions/look at animals he might have missed. Very good value for money (free entry for under 16s and only CHF5 per adult). There was no parking spaces left in front of the museum, but you can park in the theater’s parking garage or by Manor/Coop. Very much recommended
    Written March 9, 2019
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  • stojkovicm
    Winterthur, Switzerland6 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Friendly stuff, great support with a lot of information. You are supplied with when, what time and how to reach your destination promptly. Given a map with detailed instructions.
    Keep on the great work.
    Written November 7, 2018
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