Museums in Lucerne
The Swiss Museum of Transport, the Kunstmuseum and the Historical Museum on Lake Lucerne, and the Bourbaki Panorama.
Lucerne Museum Guide
Our guide lists 19 museums in Lucerne across 9 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Lucerne (9), Kriens (2), and Sursee (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (26%), City & Regional Museums (21%), and Special-Interest Museums (16%) – 8 of our 12 categories are represented.
Where prices are published, a regular adult ticket costs CHF 13 at the median, and the middle half charge between CHF 10 and CHF 18.
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 15 offer dedicated programs for families, and 8 have 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 Lucerne
The best-known museums in Lucerne
Verkehrshaus der SchweizTechnology · Lucerne
Richard Wagner MuseumPeople · Lucerne
AlpineumArt · Lucerne
Sammlung RosengartArt · Lucerne
Museum LuzernNature · Lucerne
Gletschergarten LuzernNature · Lucerne
Hans Erni MuseumArt · Lucerne
Kunstmuseum LuzernArt · Lucerne- GameoramaSpecial · Lucerne
- Museum im BellparkRegional · Kriens
Museums in Lucerne with programs for families
- Verkehrshaus der SchweizTechnology · Lucerne
- Sammlung RosengartArt · Lucerne
- Museum LuzernNature · Lucerne
- Gletschergarten LuzernNature · Lucerne
- Hans Erni MuseumArt · Lucerne
- Kunstmuseum LuzernArt · Lucerne
- GameoramaSpecial · Lucerne
- Museum im BellparkRegional · Kriens
- Rathaus Sempach – Museum und MenschenRegional · Sempach
EntlebucherhausRegional · Schüpfheim
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Lucerne?
Our directory currently lists 19 museums in Lucerne across 9 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Lucerne?
Some of the best known are Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, Richard Wagner Museum, Alpineum, Sammlung Rosengart, and Museum Luzern.
Which museums in Lucerne are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 4 are open, such as Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, Sammlung Rosengart, and Gletschergarten Luzern.
Which museums in Lucerne are wheelchair accessible?
6 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, Sammlung Rosengart, and Kunstmuseum Luzern. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Lucerne?
A regular adult ticket costs CHF 13 at the median, with prices ranging from CHF 7 to CHF 37. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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