Museums in Thurgau
The Kunstmuseum Thurgau in the Ittingen Charterhouse, the Napoleon Museum at Arenenberg, the Historical Museum in Frauenfeld Castle and the shores of Lake Constance.
Thurgau Museum Guide
Our guide lists 11 museums in Thurgau across 9 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Frauenfeld (3), Arbon (1), and Bischofszell (1).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Science & Technology (36%), History & Cultural History (18%), and Art & Design (18%) – 6 of our 12 categories are represented.
4 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs CHF 10 at the median, and the middle half charge between CHF 10 and CHF 12.
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 9 offer dedicated programs for families, and 6 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 Thurgau
The best-known museums in Thurgau
Museum für Archäologie ThurgauArchaeology · Frauenfeld
Naturmuseum ThurgauNature · Frauenfeld
Historisches Museum ThurgauHistory · Frauenfeld
Kunstmuseum ThurgauArt · Warth
LocoramaTechnology · Romanshorn
AgrotechnoramaTechnology · Ettenhausen- Bodensee Planetarium und SternwarteTechnology · Kreuzlingen
Museum kunst + wissenArt · Diessenhofen
Napoleonmuseum ArenenbergCastles & Palaces · Salenstein- Saurer MuseumTechnology · Arbon
Museums in Thurgau with free admission
Museums in Thurgau with programs for families
- Museum für Archäologie ThurgauArchaeology · Frauenfeld
- Naturmuseum ThurgauNature · Frauenfeld
- Historisches Museum ThurgauHistory · Frauenfeld
- Kunstmuseum ThurgauArt · Warth
- LocoramaTechnology · Romanshorn
- Bodensee Planetarium und SternwarteTechnology · Kreuzlingen
- Museum kunst + wissenArt · Diessenhofen
- Napoleonmuseum ArenenbergCastles & Palaces · Salenstein
TyporamaHistory · Bischofszell
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Thurgau
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Thurgau?
Our directory currently lists 11 museums in Thurgau across 9 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Thurgau?
Some of the best known are Museum für Archäologie Thurgau, Naturmuseum Thurgau, Historisches Museum Thurgau, Kunstmuseum Thurgau, and Locorama.
Which museums in Thurgau offer free admission?
4 museums are free to visit – for example Museum für Archäologie Thurgau, Naturmuseum Thurgau, Historisches Museum Thurgau, and Museum kunst + wissen.
Which museums in Thurgau are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 3 are open, such as Kunstmuseum Thurgau, Saurer Museum, and Typorama.
Which museums in Thurgau are wheelchair accessible?
4 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Museum für Archäologie Thurgau, Naturmuseum Thurgau, and Kunstmuseum Thurgau. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Thurgau?
A regular adult ticket costs CHF 10 at the median, with prices ranging from CHF 7.50 to CHF 15. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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