Over 500 Museums at Your Fingertips
One of the most valuable benefits of your Swiss Travel Pass is free entry to over 500 museums and cultural attractions throughout Switzerland. From world-class art collections and historical exhibits to specialized museums showcasing Switzerland's rich heritage in watchmaking, chocolate production, and more, there's something for every interest.
This guide highlights some of the most popular museums included with your Swiss Travel Pass, organized by city.
Zurich
Kunsthaus Zürich
Focus: Art
Highlights: Works by Swiss artist Alberto Giacometti, impressionists, and modern art
Address: Heimplatz 1, 8001 Zürich
Getting There: Tram 3, 5, 8, 9 to "Kunsthaus"
Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum)
Focus: History & Culture
Highlights: Swiss cultural history from prehistory to present
Address: Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich
Getting There: Next to Zurich Main Station
Museum Rietberg
Focus: Non-European Art & Cultures
Highlights: Asian, African, American, and Oceanian art
Address: Gablerstrasse 15, 8002 Zürich
Getting There: Tram 7 to "Museum Rietberg"
Bern
Kunstmuseum Bern
Focus: Art
Highlights: Works spanning eight centuries, from the Middle Ages to the present
Address: Hodlerstrasse 8-12, 3011 Bern
Getting There: Bus 12 to "Kunstmuseum"
Einstein Museum
Focus: Science & Biography
Highlights: Einstein's life and work during his time in Bern
Address: Helvetiaplatz 5, 3005 Bern
Getting There: Bus 19 to "Helvetiaplatz"
Museum of Communication
Focus: Communication & Media
Highlights: Interactive exhibits on the history and future of communication
Address: Helvetiastrasse 16, 3000 Bern
Getting There: Tram 6, 7, 8 to "Helvetiaplatz"
Basel
Kunstmuseum Basel
Focus: Art
Highlights: Largest and most significant public art collection in Switzerland
Address: St. Alban-Graben 16, 4051 Basel
Getting There: Tram 2, 15 to "Kunstmuseum"
Fondation Beyeler
Focus: Modern & Contemporary Art
Highlights: Works by Monet, Picasso, Warhol in an architectural masterpiece
Address: Baselstrasse 101, 4125 Riehen
Getting There: Tram 6 to "Fondation Beyeler"
Museum Tinguely
Focus: Kinetic Art
Highlights: Moving mechanical sculptures by Jean Tinguely
Address: Paul Sacher-Anlage 1, 4002 Basel
Getting There: Bus 31, 36 to "Museum Tinguely"
Geneva
Museum of Art and History
Focus: Art & Archaeology
Highlights: Archeological artifacts, fine arts, applied arts
Address: Rue Charles-Galland 2, 1206 Geneva
Getting There: Bus 7 to "Musée d'art et d'histoire"
Patek Philippe Museum
Focus: Watchmaking
Highlights: Collection of antique watches and Patek Philippe timepieces
Address: Rue des Vieux-Grenadiers 7, 1205 Geneva
Getting There: Tram 12, 15 to "Plainpalais"
International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum
Focus: Humanitarian Work
Highlights: Interactive exhibits on humanitarian action
Address: Avenue de la Paix 17, 1202 Geneva
Getting There: Bus 8, 28 to "Appia"
Important Notes
- Free entry applies only during the valid period of your Swiss Travel Pass
- Some special exhibitions may require additional fees
- Always check current opening hours before visiting
- Many museums are closed on Mondays
- Show your valid Swiss Travel Pass at the entrance for free admission
Complete Museum List
For the complete list of all 500+ museums included with your Swiss Travel Pass, please download our PDF guide.