Animals of Switzerland

NMBE 263 Europaeisches Reh TierederSchweiz 2500
© NMBE/Rodriguez

We are familiar with the local animal world - and yet we rarely get to see many species. The listed exhibition «Animals of Switzerland» brings us closer to the local diversity. It also explores what the progressive loss of habitat means for the individual species.

When this diorama section opened in 1941, local wildlife was virtually unknown to many people. Natural history illustrated books or films were prohibitively expensive or non-existent. In addition, World War II was underway and the 164 dioramas were intended to show the natural treasures that had to be defended on the frontier. «Animals of Switzerland» includes typical alpine species, such as rock ptarmigan and snow hare, shown in summer and winter dress. Impressive are also the more than 145 bird species, from the house sparrow to the rare little owl. 

Opening times

  • Monday
    • 14:00 - 17:00
  • Tuesday
    • 09:00 - 17:00
  • Wednesday
    • 09:00 - 18:00
  • Thursday
    • 09:00 - 17:00
  • Friday
    • 09:00 - 17:00
  • Saturday
    • 10:00 - 17:00
  • Sunday
    • 10:00 - 17:00

Admission prices

  • adults
    CHF 12.00
  • students, senior citizens, handicapped persons
    CHF 10.00
  • groups of 10 and more persons
    CHF 10.00
  • children and youths (up to 16)
    free entry
  • schools up to «Sek II»
    free entry
  • members of the Natural History Museum Society
    CHF 4.00
  • with Kultur LEGI card
    CHF 4.00
  • with Schweizer Museumspass, Museums Pass Musée, Raiffeisen card MemberPlus, Kultur-GA
    free entry
  • refugees with identity cards N, S, F
    free entry

Dioramas 1941

Location

Duration

Permanent exhibition

Organizer

More information / Tickets at:

Karte

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