The best museums in Neuchâtel in September 2025

These are the top 5 best museums in Neuchâtel, Switzerland, ranked by their rating and popularity in 2025. Click a museum for more information about the museum, including visitor information, exhibitions and reviews.

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Looking for the best museums in Neuchâtel? These are the best ones:

  1. Dürrenmatt Centre1

    Dürrenmatt Centre

     Neuchâtel
    The Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel (CDN) is a dedicated space that showcases the artistic side of Friedrich Dürrenmatt, a renowned Swiss author and painter. Visitors can explore a wide range of his paintings and drawings, providing a unique insight into his creative process and artistic vision.
  2. Neuchâtel Botanical Garden2

    Neuchâtel Botanical Garden

     Neuchâtel
    The Neuchâtel Botanical Garden covers an expansive area of 8 hectares. This space is divided into natural environments, areas specifically managed to promote biodiversity, and sections dedicated to botanical collections. Visitors can explore a variety of landscapes and plant species within the garden's boundaries.
  3. Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (Neuchâtel)3

    Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (Neuchâtel)

     Neuchâtel
    The Musée d'art et d'histoire de Neuchâtel is a fine arts museum situated in Switzerland. It is housed in a building constructed between 1881 and 1887 by Léo Châtelain. The museum offers visitors a rich collection of Neuchâtel, Swiss, and French art.
  4. Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Neuchâtel4

    Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Neuchâtel

     Neuchâtel
  5. Musée d'ethnographie de Neuchâtel5

    Musée d'ethnographie de Neuchâtel

     Neuchâtel
    The Musée d’ethnographie de Neuchâtel (MEN), also known as the Ethnographic Museum of the City of Neuchâtel, is a Swiss ethnographic museum. Its primary focus is on the African continent, offering visitors a unique insight into the diverse cultures and traditions of this vast region. The museum's collections are extensive and varied, providing a comprehensive overview of African ethnography.

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