Exhibition space, Museum
House of museums
Haus der Museen, Olten
The House of Museums in Olten houses the Olten Museum of Nature, the Olten Museum of History and the Archaeological Museum of the Canton of Solothurn.
The three museums take visitors on an impressive journey through time to archaeology in the canton of Solothurn, the history of the city of Olten and the canton, and the natural history and biodiversity of the region.
In addition to the permanent exhibitions, a temporary exhibition and various shows in the museum cinema can be visited in the House of Museums. Young and old can enjoy various guided tours and other attractions. During the year, a variety of events take place.
What the museums offer:
Olten Museum of Nature
- Introductions for teachers, guided tours for school classes, class workshops, lending of specimens and theme boxes
- Workshops for children and families
- Children's birthday parties
- Beetle Club, Youth & Science
Historical Museum Olten
- Guided tours and workshops for school classes
- Introductions for teachers
- Offers for groups
- Children's birthday parties
Archaeological Museum Canton Solothurn
- Guided tours and workshops for groups and school classes
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Address
Haus der Museen
Konradstrasse 7
4600 Olten
Date
School classes possible by appointment from 08.00.
Special opening hours:
10:00 - 17:00 open: 02 January, Good Friday, Easter, Easter Monday, Ascension Day, Whitsun, Whit Monday, Corpus Christi, Federal Day of Prayer and Repentance, 26 December.
10:00 - 17:00, except on a Monday, then closed: 01 May, 01 August, 15 August, 01 November.
Closed: 01 January, 24 and 25 December and 31 December.
Price
- Entrance fees
Adults Fr. 5.-
AHV and IV recipients Fr. 3.-
- Free admission:
Children/youth up to 18 years
School classes by appointment
Swiss Museum Pass
ICOM/VMS
Raiffeisen bank card MemberPlus
Swiss Travel Pass
Tourists with guest card
KulturLegi
- Other prices
Guided tour (1 hr): Fr. 100.- plus entrance fees, maximum 25 persons and outside opening hours surcharge of Fr. 40.-.
At the Archaeological Museum of Canton Solothurn a maximum of 10 persons per group is possible.
Schools: Guided tour (1 hr.) Fr. 100.-, workshop (2 hrs.) Fr. 200.-; both inclusive of entrance fees.
Children's birthday party: Fr. 200.- (2 hrs., incl. cake and admissions), only during opening hours
Contact
Category
- Exhibition space
- Museum
Thematic Focus
- Animals
- Archaeology / prehistoric history
- Earth Sciences / Geology
- History
- Knowledge / Science
- Man / society
- Nature
- Trade / Craft
- Village / City / Region
Museum type
- Very children and family friendly Museum
Target groups
- Also recommended for children
- Also recommended for groups / companys
- Also recommended for school classes (special offers)
- For teachers
- Open to all
Services
- With own restaurant
Information language
- English
- French
- German
- Italian
Time and visit planning
- Also recommended in wet weather
- Recommended especially in summer
- Recommended especially in winter
We are recommended for ...
- Family Events
- Corporate Events
- Birthday
- Group tours
- Children's Birthdays
- Client Events
- Senior Citizens' Excursions
- Team Building
Access for disabled people
- Suitable for wheelchairs
Accessibility
- Parking space
- Please use the public transportation
- Distance to the (main) train station: 600 m
- Directly at the train, bus or tram stop
Access conditions
- Reduction for seniors with ID AVS
- Reduced-fare with disability card
Webcode
www.guidle.com/cqTnJS