History museum, La Chaux-de-Fonds

Name: History museum
Address: rue des Musees 31, La Chaux-de-Fonds, 2300, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 32 967 60 88

#4 among attractions in La Chaux-de-Fonds

Museum, Children's museum, History museum

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History museum (address: rue des Musees 31) is a place located in La Chaux-de-Fonds (Neuchâtel canton) and belongs to the category of museum, children's museum, history museum.

It is situated at an altitude of 3281 feet, and its geographical coordinates are 47°6'3"N latitude and 6°49'50"E longitude.

Planning a visit to this place, one can easily and conveniently get there by public transportation. History museum is a short distance from the following public transport stations: Grande Fontaine (bus, 4 min walk).

Among other places and attractions worth visiting in the area are: International Museum of Horology (museum, 1 min walk), Watchmaking Town Planning Exhibtion (museum, 2 min walk), L'heure bleue (concerts and shows, 3 min walk).

Coordinates: 47°6'3"N, 6°49'50"E

Address

rue des Musees 31La Chaux-de-Fonds 2300 Switzerland

Contact

+41 32 967 60 88

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History museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: La Maison Blanche, Synagogue of La Chaux-de-Fonds, International Museum of Horology, Civilisations of Islam museum.

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47°6'7"N • 6°49'44"E
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to History museum?

Nearby attractions include International Museum of Horology, La Chaux-de-Fonds (1 min walk), Watchmaking Town Planning Exhibtion, La Chaux-de-Fonds (2 min walk), L'heure bleue, La Chaux-de-Fonds (3 min walk), Grand Temple, La Chaux-de-Fonds (7 min walk).

How to get to History museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to History museum:

Bus

Grande Fontaine • Lines: 371 (4 min walk)
Gare • Lines: 371 (9 min walk)