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1. Swiss Science Center Technorama
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 525 reviews
The Swiss Science Center, Technorama, offers an unique experimental field, which allow all visitors, irrespective of age and background, the opportunity to get to know natural phenomena in an informal, hands-on, self-directed way. There are many institutions worldwide which describe themselves as “science centres”, whose offerings may differ markedly. With its over 500 exhibits (experiment stations) and wide-ranging lab facilities, Technorama is is one of the largest and – and on account of its quality and its exemplary informal educational function – most renowned science centres in the world. Every year, Technorama welcomes more than 270.000 visitors!
Reviewed By SprtsLibertatis - Vancouver, Canada
Lots of things to discover in this Science Center. Here you can experience the physical, (electro-)mechanical, chemical interactions by yourself. Multi-language guides are there for a detailed explanation. Be there very early, this place is huge, multi-story and you’ll easily spend a whole day exploring around. Our 2 year old being exposed and accustomed to other science museums before, was amazed by the place. So we decided to come back again next year. A note to first timers with kids: at the entrance level, there is a huge lockers section to lock the stroller and other bits and pieces you most probably might be carrying around. Be sure to have some coins of 2 CHF, as the locker mechanism is working like the shopping carts that you’re inserting a coin to unlock. A second note: The place itself is a bit out of the city, like half an hour train ride away from the downtown. If you end up buying train tickets online to come here, be sure to check the transportation website if the Science Center entrance ticket promotion is still valid. In our time of visit it was valid and we saved approx. 20% by buying the both way train tickets and the entrance tickets to the Science Center and we easily validated them at the entrance level admission counters.
2. Le Musee des Arts Et Sciences
3. CERN
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,537 reviews
CERN, in Geneva, is the world’s largest particle physics research centre. CERN has recently brought into service the world’s most powerful accelerator, the LHC (Large Hadron Collider), which will provide new insights into the Universe and how it evolved. The entire Universe is made up of particles. But where do they come from? What laws govern their behaviour? The purpose of the "Universe of particles" exhibition is for visitors to confront the great questions of contemporary physics : a journey to the Big Bang.
Reviewed By RaghuNair
Excellent place to learn about activities in CERN where world wide web was invented by Tim Berners-Lee as a tool for physicists working at CERN.
4. Verkehrshaus der Schweiz
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 2,105 reviews
Switzerland’s most-visited museum is a place to experience the history of road-, rail, water- and air-borne mobility, as well as that of space travel. Its interactive attractions are sure to win you over – whatever the weather. Switzerland’s largest cinema screen in the Filmtheatre presents documentary films in XXL format. Meanwhile, the country’s largest, most modern Planetarium offers 360-degree flights to the stars. The Red Bull Media World is where you’ll unearth new communication trends. And discover how famous Swiss chocolate is made from cocoa beans at the Swiss Chocolate Adventure visitor experience.
Reviewed By nshikinr - Singapore, Singapore
Even if you are travelling without children, there are a lot of fun things to do. Coming from an edutainment background, we really appreciate a museum with lots of hands on activities. The place is segmented into different transportation types, starting with locomotives. In each sections, there aren't just panels to read and buttons to press. There were simulators - the air craft simulator looks fun, it turned 360 degrees, games - there was one screen where you have to try to load a container onto a train, slides! Many other science museums can learn a lot from here. If you're bringing children, half a day may not be enough but fret not as there are restaurants inside.
5. Naturhistorisches Museum Basel
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By Roos-Marie90 - Ghent, Belgium
A wonderful collection and broad overview on the topic, both for families with children as for adults. Loved it!
6. Fossil Museum of Monte San Giorgio
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 54 reviews
Remodeled and expanded by the Ticinese architect Mario Botta, the Museum of fossils from Monte San Giorgio was inaugurated the 13th of october of 2012. The structure exhibits a selection of fossilized animals and plants from the unique UNESCO World Heritage Site of Monte San Giorgio.
Reviewed By chibakun - Cologne, Germany
This museum is one of the rarest and most important collection of fossils in the world from this period - some perfectly conserved examples being from 5 million years before the dinosaurs we know of normally. Very well organized and set in a beautiful scenery as well.
7. Naturmuseum Winterthur
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
8. Psi Forum Visitor Centre
9. Stadtmuseum Aarau
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 28 reviews
