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Laténium Park and Museum of Archeology

Park Archaeological museum

One of the Best Places To Visits in Hauterive (NE)


Address

Espace Paul Vouga, 2068 Hauterive, Switzerland

Website

www.latenium.ch

Contact

+41 32 889 69 17

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (1.1K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Thursday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Friday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Saturday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 5 pm
  • Monday: (New Year's Day), Closed, Hours might differ
  • Tuesday: 10 am to 5 pm

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  • 5/5 Daniel E. 8 months ago on Google
    Spannendes Museum und Nachbauten einer Bronzezeitlichen Siedlung. Auch Pfahlbausiedlung und römischer Lastenkahn.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Swesweman 1 year ago on Google
    Best guide ever! Always ask for Daniel!!! Funniest guy ever and knows so much. AND THERES CHAIRS!! You dont have to stand and wait all the time. 11/10
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eliah 1 year ago on Google
    Daniel is the best tourguide i‘ve ever had in a museum. He made it moch mure interesting
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andreas G. 1 year ago on Google
    Ich bin begeistert, ein modernes, interessantes, schön gepflegtes Museum, es wird Dir nie langweilig, super mit dem Audio Guide, es wird kurz und intensiv erklärt 👍🍀 Freier Eintritt mit der Raiffeisen Karte 👍👏👏
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Erika K. 4 years ago on Google
    I highly recommend this museum. The permanent exposition starts with a very nice explanation about the archeological work and its importance. After that, we walk into a decreasing time line, so we visit the Modern Age, Middle Age, Roman Empire, the Celts, until the pre-historical times... a really interesting and nice travel to the past! I saw kids and adolescents having fun there discovering things, so I think it was nice for them too. The audio guide is well done, and not boring at all...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Jean-Michel D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Always pleasant places that mix interior and exterior elements, museum presentations and interactive games, an interest for adults and for children. A great success and a pleasant staff. (Original) Toujours agréable les lieux qui mélangent es éléments intérieurs et les éléments extérieurs, les présentations muséales et les jeux inter-actifs, un intérêt pour les adultes et pour les enfants. Une belle réussite et un personnel agréable.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Esadur 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful artefacts and exhibitions. Mostly from the Celts, Romans and stone age. The park outside is nice too and has reconstructed buildings and lots of nature. It's a modern building with a small restaurant and clean toilets.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Russ J. 6 years ago on Google
    Covers human activity in the region over the past 50,000 years. Many interesting exhibits. For English speakers, the available audio guide (4 or 5 CHF) is a must.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Riccardo K. 6 years ago on Google
    Very nice exposition of objects and explanations related to French Switzerland lakes human settlements, starting from Paleolithic to recent history.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alejandro C. 1 year ago on Google
    A great experience. It's a very well organized museum and has plenty of interesting information and details about various cultural events in the Canton and in Switzerland. It invites to investigate more!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Martin M. 8 months ago on Google
    eine wunderschön gemachte und sehr interessante ausstellung. die atmosphäre ist sehr ruhig und angenehm. dies war bereits unser zweiter besuch, weil das museum so umfangreich ist.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aline E. 11 months ago on Google
    Spannende Ausstellung und der Park am See ist auch sehr schön. Mit dem Audioguide war der Rundgang informativ und dauerte ca. 1,5 Stunden.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Patrick A. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Idyllic (Original) Idyllique

  • 5/5 Angela Maria M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Friendly tourist attractions (Original) Attractions touristiques sympathiques

  • 5/5 Jens G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) One of the best presentations in prehistory. Must see, also for children. (Original) Eine der besten Präsentationen der Vorgeschichte. Unbedingt ansehen, auch für Kinder.

  • 5/5 Michael G. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) An architecturally beautiful museum. The exhibition is impressive. All found objects come from the Canton of Neuchâtel. After the visit, the beautifully designed surroundings right on the lake invite you to take a walk. (Original) Ein architektonisch, schönes Museum. Die Ausstellung ist eindrücklich. Sämtliche Fundgegenstände kommen aus dem Kt. Neuenburg. Nach dem Besuch lädt die ebenfalls schön gestaltete Umgebung direkt am See zu einem Spaziergang.

  • 5/5 Jun Z. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Nice for the kids (Original) Schön für die Kinder

  • 5/5 Wiesław K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A great exhibition worth recommending (Original) Wspaniała expozycja warta polecenia

  • 3/5 한길원 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The view is good ... the taste is soso (Original) 경치가 굿...맛은 soso

  • 5/5 Lorie M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful museum by the lake, with vestiges of antiquity for everyone to see. Interesting and intelligent (Original) Beau musée au bord du lac, avec des vestiges de l'antiquité à la vue de tout le monde. Intéressant et intelligent

  • 4/5 Angelica C. S. 6 months ago on Google
    Most important archeological museum of Switzerland. For history lovers, this place is a treasure trove. The museum is spacious and offers tranquility. There are creative spaces for children and interactive games available.

  • 2/5 Voluntarily F. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful architecture and location, friendly staff. But the exhibition feels a bit careless (found missing items and errors) and put together without passion for the subject at hand. A lot of missed opportunities to put the found items in context with more in depth background information. Also, text was often too little, too small, badly illuminated or trivial.

  • 5/5 Arno R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very beautiful museum pleasantly located on the shore of Lake Neuchâtel with the Alps chain on the horizon, offering a permanent exhibition on archeology as well as other unique exhibitions (Original) Très beau musée agréablement situé au bord du lac de Neuchâtel avec à l'horizon, la chaîne des Alpes, proposant une exposition permanente portée sur l'archéologie ainsi que d'autres expositions uniques

  • 4/5 ma vision des choses le guide et v. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting museum talks about prehistory, allow 1 hour and 10 minutes to visit Located by the lake with a view of the Pre-Alps chain. (Original) Musée très intéressant parle de la préhistoire, compter 1h10 de visite Situé au bord du lac vue sur la chaine Préalpes.

  • 5/5 James R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent museum, very attractive (Original) Magnifique musée, très attractif

  • 5/5 Agathe W. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Come and see, great (Original) A venir voir ,super bien

  • 5/5 Jianbo H. 4 months ago on Google
    UNESCO museum,Great place!

  • 4/5 Walter B. 2 years ago on Google
    Nice architecture with a good museum lay-out. Artefacts are displayed in a way that draws people into the history of the area. I would have liked some more general information about Celtic society.

  • 5/5 Stefani M. 1 year ago on Google
    The museum is huge and there is lots too see. Be sure to plan a couple of hours to spend. There are fun little games for kids and so much exhibits. It’s very clean and maintained. There is also a cute cafe where you can get pancakes, pizza or drinks. The park is free of charge and has a playground, a couple of interesting exhibitions and you can walk by the lake.

  • 4/5 ivan prieto g. 2 years ago on Google
    I was only at the cafeteria and it has a gerat terrace where one can enjoy wonderful views while kinds can play safely

  • 2/5 Gregory L. 2 years ago on Google
    For a world heritage site with thousands of exhibits, its is very well combined into an attraction. Its claimed to be the biggest of its type in Switzerland. However, and disappointingly, all exhibites are labelled only in French or German. No guide books available in any other languages. There is a very generalistic audio guide in English, but is just that. Its a pity, i could have really enjoyed it more. Its a major failing for a world heritage site, hence 2 stars. I would encourage the management to think about this, in a country with so many tourists. If you are not reading French or German, perhaps look for something else.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 2 years ago on Google
    Most interesting and largest archeological site in the Neuchâtel canton Switzerland. The site is called La Tène and is located right on the banks of the Lac de Neuchâtel. Well worth a visit outside and inside the very informative museum.

  • 5/5 Christopher B. 2 years ago on Google
    The architecture of the museum is in itself extraordinary. The Latenium offers a combination of audio, video, games, artwork and well conserved pieces. The experience as a whole is a playful travel back in time.

  • 5/5 Philippe R. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) 👍👌☀️ (Original) 👍👌☀️

  • 3/5 Futurepieter 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful archeological museum with interesting collection but NO information in English (only non specific audio guide is available). Is this a provincial museum or as they describe themselves the biggest archeological museum in Switzerland???

  • 5/5 Neil M. 1 year ago on Google
    Well presented history of human activity in the region along with many archaeological artefacts.

  • 5/5 Michiel 1 year ago on Google
    A must go if you are in Switzerland and love history. This is an amazing museum with an amazing free to visit museum park around it. You can visit this museum for a very low price and it's worth every penny. The reconstructed boat in Lake Neuchatel is a must see and its beautifully done. One of the coolest history museums in Europe!

  • 5/5 Robin Rick B. 1 year ago on Google
    As a teacher I have to say that this is the best musuem for Switzerlands past I’ve been to so far.

  • 2/5 S G. 1 year ago on Google
    Das also ist das La Tene Museum - eine Region die einem Kulturabschnitt der Kelten den Namen gab La Tene. Das Museum ist per se pädagogisch gut aufgebaut und höchst ansprechend. Aber vom Inhalt ist es ein Regionalmuseum, wenn ich in DAS La Tene Museum will ich doch mit Kelten überhäuft werden, zumindest ein Film müssen sie über die Kelten zeigen, aber nichts von Römern, Neandertaler und sonstiges. Das Interessantestes war das Video vom Museumsdirektor und ganz zum Schluss die Historie von La Tene, die aber so unpraktisch versteckt ist das eigentlich alle Besucher sie übersehen. Ich fand den Besuch leider sehr enttäuschend. Sehr schade - tres triste beim Teutates 🙄😃

  • 4/5 Bruno H. 1 year ago on Google
    Ich war nur im Restaurant mit Blick auf den Neuenburgersee mit den Alpen. Aber die Aussicht bei einem Kaffee zu geniessen ist empfehlenswert.

  • 5/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice kids-friendly museum on the lake shore with both inside and outside exposition of the life in the region throughout the ages. The museum offers nice atmosphere, pretty views, and a buch of small interactive games to entertain the children while adults admire models of ancient settlements. I was just missing English labels.

  • 5/5 lin lin G. 1 year ago on Google
    I went here because of the free museum tourist pass. After arriving lady at the reception told me that no English in explanation in the museum. She told me that I can pay 5FR for an English audio guide, so I did. It was worth it as otherwise I wouldn’t have any idea what any of the things are. I particularly liked the big window looking out the lake as well as the one next to the manmade pool. When the sun is shining, it’s very peaceful! Enjoyed my couple of hours there. Along the lake also spectacular!

  • 4/5 leo s. 5 years ago on Google
    The museum is very interestinh and has a lovely exebition about bears. I also liked the 3d tour of the museum on the computers.

  • 4/5 Luc W. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The park is well maintained (Original) Le parc est bien entretenu

  • 5/5 Hortense M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) From prehistory to the Middle Ages it is very interesting. Young people can get bored there, luckily there are creative workshops outside (pottery, jewelry, clay and straw construction workshops). (Original) De la préhistoire au moyen âge c'est très intéressant. Le jeune public peut s'y ennuyer heureusement il y des ateliers de création à l extérieur (ateliers poterie,bijoux,contruction en argile et paille).

  • 5/5 Claudia S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful museum, also by its architecture and its location by the lake, perceptible from inside. Friendly staff. Visited during a scorching August day: good fresh and almost empty! (Original) Un très beau musée, aussi par son architecture et sa situation au bord du lac, perceptible depuis l'intérieur. Personnel avenant. Visité pendant une journée caniculaire d'août : bon frais et quasiment vide !

  • 4/5 mike v. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I had plenty to learn and even after 1 hour not quite done. with the offer of the tourist office free entry. (Original) j'ai eu largement pour apprendre et même après 1h pas tout fait. avec l'offre de l'office du tourisme entrée gratuite.

  • 5/5 Guide de la R. 3 years ago on Google
    Trop sympa ce musée! En tout cas quand j'y suis allé en 2013 il l'était !

  • 2/5 Eric C. 7 years ago on Google
    Their collection is just lovely and the building is beautiful, but I didn't learn anything. They don't tell us a story, it's just a bunch of stuff from various time periods from various places all over Switzerland. There aren't even any maps anywhere. How can anyone who hasn't lived here they're whole life follow along.

  • 5/5 Andrey D. 5 years ago on Google
    This place is absolutely great if you are anyhow interested in local archeology, or just any archeology, or architecture, since the building itself is beautifully designed.

  • 5/5 Tamerlan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Must visit if you are in Neuchâtel.

  • 5/5 Nick S. 5 years ago on Google
    Great insight into the life of the Celts with reconstructed houses in the park outside.

  • 5/5 Julien 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A setting as magnificent as its interiors, a fascinating exhibition and an abundance of activities for all ages. Certainly one of the best museums in Switzerland. (Original) Un cadre aussi magnifique que ses intérieurs, une expo passionnante et un foisonnement d'animations pour tous les âges. Certainement l'un des meilleurs musées de Suisse.

  • 5/5 Sven J. 5 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Very informativ and the outside area invites you to stay for a while.

  • 5/5 drewjosh 5 years ago on Google
    Very interesting to dive into this museum of Swiss history! Students can enter cheaper.

  • 5/5 Javier G. 5 years ago on Google
    Extremely well organised and interesting museum. With amazing archeological pieces of great quality.

  • 4/5 Veronika N. 5 years ago on Google
    Perfect exposition, no boring! I miss a lot english subtitles and bistro was not also perfect. The exterier is beautiful!

  • 5/5 Christine M. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Swiss Pile Tree Museum in Neuchâtel is a place where you can go at a time It resets where you are with nature was very closely connected! No hassle just on its own. (Simple life situation) A visit is worthwhile anyway! ???? (Original) Das Pfahlbaummuseum Schweiz in Neuenburg,ist ein Ort wo man in eine Zeit Zurückgesetzt wird, wo man mit der Natur sehr Eng Verbunden war! Keine Hektik nur auf sich selbst Gestellt.( Einfache Lebenssituation) Ein Besuch Lohnt sich auf jedenfalls!????

  • 5/5 VON DACH D. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Beautiful summer location near the lake (Original) Magnifique lieu l'été près du lac

  • 5/5 Bonvols 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You can walk along the lake while discovering ancient vestiges or beautiful reconstructions. Do not miss its museum which invites you to go back in time following the various archaeological pieces. (Original) Vous pouvez vous promener le long du lac tout en découvrant d'anciens vestiges ou de belles reconstitutions. Ne manquez pas son musée qui vous invite a remonter dans le temps suite aux différentes pièces archéologiques.

  • 4/5 Kurt F. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Wheelchair-accessible museum with many details on archeology and the former population on Lake Neuchâtel and the surrounding area on the Jura Foot. Luggage storage against key deposit of 2.00sfr. Refunded. Small restaurant in the entrance-free area in front of the cash register. Coffee and pastries but also various menus to choose from. Outdoor area without entrance fee. (Original) Rollstuhlgängiges Museum mit vielen Details zur Archäologie sowie der ehemaligen Befölkerung am Neuenburgersee und Umgebung am Jurafuss.Gepäckaufbewarung gegen Schlüsseldepot von 2.00sfr. wird Zurückerstattet.Kleines Restaurant im Eintrittfreiem Bereich vor der Kasse.Hat Kaffee und Gebäck aber auch verschiedene Menüs zur Auswahl.Aussenbereich ohne Eintrittsgebühr.

  • 5/5 Cédric K. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Exhibition where we go back in time, superbly done. Superb building, lakeside park just as beautiful! To see and see again (Original) Exposition où l'on remonte le temps, superbement bien fait. Bâtiment superbe, parc au bord du lac tout aussi superbe! A voir et revoir

  • 5/5 Emmanuel L. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent temporary exhibition on the Celts! Particularly welcoming and available collaborators. We go back and will come back regularly! (Original) Magnifique exposition temporaire sur les Celtes! Collaboratrices particulièrement accueillantes et disponibles. Nous y retournons et y reviendrons régulièrement!

  • 3/5 Tomás Guilherme da C. 6 years ago on Google
    Really nicely done archeology museum, with a special focus on the Bronze Age culture. Unlike most museums, it also has a museum park, with replicas and original sites such as a Bronze Age stilt house. Also appreciated the stone-age themed playground. However, the museum tends to focus on the artifices without saying too much on the broader historical context. Also, the cafe and bookstore were disappointing, I would have expected better for a modern museum.

  • 5/5 Maria M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Superb site By the lake of Neuchâtel (Original) Superbe site Au bord du lac de Neuchâtel

  • 5/5 James J. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The museum is a must for those interested in history. The audio guide is highly recommended as it guides you through the exhibition. (Original) Das Museum ist für geschichtsinteressierte ein Muss. Der Audio-Guide ist wärmstens zu empfehlen, da er kurzweilig durch die Ausstellung führt.

  • 4/5 rob m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Not worth seeing! When you're around, plan your time! The story is interesting, as are the exhibits. The description in French and German. (Original) Unbediengt sehenswert! Wenn Du in der Nähe bist, plane Dir die Zeit! Die Geschichte ist interessant, Exponate auch. Die Beschreibung auf Französisch und Deutsch.

  • 5/5 Estelle M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent museum and very welcoming staff (Original) Magnifique musée et personnel très accueillant

  • 5/5 Rolf B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The Laténium shows regional and national objects, and thus documents our history back to the Stone Age. An arrow head made of rock crystal can be admired in the first exhibition room. Nota bene: from the years 3500 BC. So a real specialty!   The staff were very friendly and also spoke German. Everything in the museum is also written and explained in French and German. The visit is definitely worth it. (Original) Das Laténium zeigt regionale und überregionale Objekte, und dokumentiert somit unsere Geschichte bis zur Steinzeit zurück. Gleich schon im ersten Ausstellungsraum ist eine Pfeilspitze aus Bergkristall zu bewundern. Nota bene: aus den Jahren 3500 vor Chr. Also eine echte Besonderheit! Die Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter waren sehr freundlich und sprachen auch Deutsch. Auch im Museum ist alles in Französischer und Deutscher Sprache angeschrieben und erklärt. Der Besuch lohnt sich auf jedenfall.

  • 4/5 Anita E. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Clear water at the lake. Nice waterfront. (Original) Klares Wasser am See. Schöne Uferpromenade.

  • 5/5 Nico C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very well presented, interesting, easy to access and friendly staff! (Original) Très bien présenté , intéressant, facile d'accès et personnel sympa !

  • 5/5 Erika Z. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Was very interesting (Original) War sehr interessant

  • 5/5 Louis-Georges L. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great museum, which immerses you in the past. We got out of it because it closed (Original) Super musée, qui vous plonge dans le passé. On en est sorti parce qu'il fermait

  • 5/5 Richard B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) For any lover of archeology a must see. And the temporary exhibitions are also worth the trip. (Original) Pour tout amateur d'archéologie un must see. Et les expositions temporaires valent egalement le déplacement.

  • 5/5 Marylise R. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A nice discovery for people who are interested in history (Original) Une jolie découverte pour les gens qui s'intéressent à l'histoire

  • 5/5 Alessio P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place (Original) Super lieu

  • 4/5 Jürg K. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) The outside area and the subsequent walk into the harbor is also great (Original) Auch der Aussenbereich und der anschliessende Spaziergang in den Hafen ist tpll

  • 5/5 Michelle C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very interesting and fun for the whole family (Original) Très intéressant et ludique pour toute la famille

  • 3/5 Andreas R. 3 years ago on Google
    Interesting museum about the regions past. If you'd like to read the explanations, bring a torch and a magifier. Very, very small text font printed on sometimes very, very difficult background.. :-)

  • 4/5 Gravillon10 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good museum, but not necessarily for children! On the other hand the exteriors with the lake are very good! (Original) Musée très bien, mais pas forcément pour les enfants ! En revanche les extérieurs avec le lac sont très bien !

  • 5/5 Stéphane P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A superb museum on prehistory: everything you wanted to know about the pile dwellings (lakeside) without having found someone to ask. (Original) Un superbe musée sur la préhistoire: tout ce que vous voulaz savoir sur les palafittes (lacustres) sans avoir trouvé quelqu'un à qui le demander.


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  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair rental
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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