Museums in Jura
The Musée jurassien d’art et d’histoire in Delémont, the Hôtel-Dieu Museum and Jurassica in Porrentruy, and museums on watchmaking and rural life in the Franches-Montagnes.
Jura Museum Guide
Our guide lists 8 museums in Jura across 7 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Pruntrut (2), Delémont (1), and Develier (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to City & Regional Museums (50%), Science & Technology (25%), and Natural History (13%) – 4 of our 12 categories are represented.
2 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs CHF 8 at the median, and the middle half charge between CHF 6 and CHF 10.
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, 2 offer dedicated programs for families, and 1 has a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Jura
The best-known museums in Jura
La TractionTechnology · Montfaucon
Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoireRegional · Delémont
Jurassica – Jardin botanique de PorrentruyNature · Pruntrut
Musée de la vie jurassienneRegional · Develier
Musée du tour automatique et d’histoire de MoutierTechnology · Moutier
Musée de l'Hôtel-DieuRegional · Pruntrut
Musée du Ski Le BoéchetSpecial · Les Bois
Musée rural jurassienRegional · Les Genevez
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Jura?
Our directory currently lists 8 museums in Jura across 7 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Jura?
Some of the best known are La Traction, Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoire, Jurassica – Jardin botanique de Porrentruy, Musée de la vie jurassienne, and Musée du tour automatique et d’histoire de Moutier.
Which museums in Jura offer free admission?
2 museums are free to visit – for example La Traction and Jurassica – Jardin botanique de Porrentruy.
Which museums in Jura are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 1 is open, such as Jurassica – Jardin botanique de Porrentruy.
Which museums in Jura are wheelchair accessible?
1 museum is fully wheelchair accessible, including Musée du Ski Le Boéchet. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Jura?
A regular adult ticket costs CHF 8 at the median, with prices ranging from CHF 6 to CHF 12. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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