Top rated History museums in Switzerland

Experience the best that Switzerland has to offer with our curated list of top-rated places. Sorted by average review scores from venues boasting over 30 reviews, these establishments promise exceptional quality and experiences to elevate your visit in the city. This list contains 48 places from History museum category.

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Historic Museum Thurgau
History museum
👍👍 Hier erfährt man viel über die Geschichte aus der Vergangenheit. Es hat Informationstafeln und auch visuelle Informationen. Für Kinder hat es einen grossen Spielraum, wo man das Schloss ausmalen kann und eine Festung/Stadt aus Holz bauen kann. Zuoberst auf dem Turm kann man über Teile von Frauenfeld...
4.80 (44 reviews)
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Schloss Wildegg
Castle
Baroque castle offering tours of its stately interior, plus lush gardens, a farm & a vineyard.
4.70 (1.5K reviews)
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SCHWEIZER STROHMUSEUM
History museum
👍👍 Wir haben im Strohmuseum geheiratet. Es war wunderschön. Heute war ich nochmals da. Der Garten ist im winterlichen Look wunderschön.
4.70 (176 reviews)
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Stern und Post
Hotel
Refined 1700's hotel offering serene rooms with period details, plus dining, bars & a terrace.
4.70 (112 reviews)
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Musée du tram
Museum
👍👍 Magnifique visite. Les personnes qui nous accueille sont très sympa. Un très bon moment passe en leurs compagnie et des explications compétentes. A visiter
4.70 (86 reviews)
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Schwänberg - altes Rathaus - Museum
History museum
👍👍 Eine eindrückliche Erfahrung, sehr gut erhalten und gepflegt. Wird ganz persönlich und kompetent erzählt, wenn man das wünscht. Empfehlenswert.
4.70 (34 reviews)
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Château de Gruyères
Castle
13th-century, hilltop fortress with a multimedia history show, temporary exhibitions & ornate rooms.
4.60 (10.4K reviews)
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Bernisches Historisches Museum / Einstein Museum
History museum
Museum on Swiss cultural history with archaeological & ethnographical objects from the Stone Age on.
4.60 (2.8K reviews)
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Chateau de Nyon
Castle
Rebuilt & expanded 12th-century fort, now a museum with exhibits of armor, paintings & porcelain.
4.60 (2.1K reviews)
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Spiez Castle
Castle
Turreted medieval castle with a landscaped garden & 39-m. tower offering scenic views over the lake.
4.60 (2K reviews)
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Napoleonmuseum Arenenberg
History museum
Chateau with Napoleon-era paintings & decorative arts, plus lake views from the landscaped garden.
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Swiss National Museum
Ethnographic museum
👍👍 This is a great small museum. Super must see if you're new to CH (or applying for citizenship!). It's also interactive and good for kids as well- probably on of the least boring museums for history in the world, with videos, language samples, life size video "guides" on each floor. The whole museum...
4.60 (307 reviews)
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Roman Museum in Avenches
History museum
👍👍 Great experience. I learned a lot about the Roman settlements of the area. I never knew about it before. There's so much amazing history in this area.
4.60 (286 reviews)
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Lausanne History Museum
History museum
Opened in 1918, the museum in an 11th-century bishop's palace explores the city's history & culture.
4.60 (285 reviews)
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Historical and Folklore Museum
History museum
😠 Difficult to enjoy when information is provided only in German. Do yourself a favour and go to the history museum in Zurich instead. Half the price, better information, more to see....
4.60 (234 reviews)
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Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten
History museum
👍👍 This beautiful and historic house is full of fascinating rooms and treasures. There is far more to see than you might expect from outside. The collections of clocks and watches and of toys are especially good. Don't miss the garden, too. Very friendly and helpful staff.
4.60 (159 reviews)
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Basel Historical Museum – Musikmuseum
History museum
Instruments from the 16th to the 20th centuries are displayed at this museum of music history.
4.60 (156 reviews)
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Vindonissa-Museum
Museum
Museum in a former 14th-c. church with immersive exhibits dedicated to the history of Roman legions.
4.60 (139 reviews)
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Museum of Prehistory
Archaeological museum
Museum of local prehistory with archaeological finds, models & hands-on exhibits for children.
4.60 (128 reviews)
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Anna Göldi Museum Glarus
History museum
👍👍 Sehr interessant. Ein Stück Schweizer Geschichte
4.60 (117 reviews)
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