Science & Technology Museums Archives

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Category: Science & Technology Museums

Science discovery museum, with four floors of hands-on exhibits. Lots to learn and experience for all ages, A great rainy day option near Zürich.

Umwelt Arena – Museum for Sustainability & the Environment

A huge interactive museum focused on the environment, with educational games scattered through the museum. We loved testing a variety of scooters, bikes and electric cars on the testing track. A great way to learn about ways to improve our family’s environmental impact.

Glasi Hergiswil • Glass Factory, Museum & Labyrinth

A fun glass factory and museum near Lucerne, with a mirror maze, lots of interactive exhibits, giant marble run, and play area by the lake.

Museum of Communication in Bern

Fun museum with interactive exhibits relating to different forms of communication: speech, body language, post, digital media, etc. Better for older children and adults that can read.

Sensorium • Museum of the Senses near Bern

This museum near Bern is full of fun interactive exhibits and activities related to the five senses.

FocusTerra Earth Science Exhibit at ETH University

Free earth science exhibit at ETH University in Zürich, with lots of interactive displays that will entertain and educate the kids.

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