Museum of Art and History, Neuchatel

Name: Museum of Art and History
Address: Esplanade Leopold-Robert, Neuchatel, 2000, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 32 717 79 20

#6 among attractions in Neuchatel

Museum, History museum, Art museum

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The musée d'art et d'histoire is a museum in Neuchâtel, Switzerland. Among its exhibits are the Jaquet-Droz automata. The collections of paintings include works of Claude Monet, Camille Pissarro, and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. ()

Local name: Musée d'Art et d'Histoire Coordinates: 46°59'37"N, 6°56'14"E

Address

Esplanade Leopold-RobertNeuchatel 2000 Switzerland

Contact

+41 32 717 79 20

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Art and History open?

Museum of Art and History is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Art and History?

Nearby attractions include University of Neuchâtel, Neuchatel (2 min walk), Galerie C, Neuchatel (5 min walk), Natural History Museum, Neuchatel (8 min walk), Quai Osterwald, Neuchatel (9 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Art and History by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Art and History:

Bus

Université • Lines: 121 (2 min walk)
Jardin Anglais • Lines: 121 (4 min walk)

Train

Université (2 min walk)
Neuchâtel Gare (6 min walk)

Metro

Neuchâtel Gare • Lines: 110 (6 min walk)