Swiss Museum of Transport

Luzern, Switzerland

The Swiss Museum of Transport in Luzern is the nation’s busiest museum, offering interactive displays that trace the evolution of trains, aircraft, automobiles and space travel. Its hands‑on approach makes it a top pick for families and anyone fascinated by how we move.

Why choose Swiss Museum of Transport

You’ll walk through a living timeline of transport, feeling the pulse of invention in ways a standard exhibit can’t match. The immersive stations let you pilot a plane or drive a classic car, turning curiosity into personal experience.

Best for: Families · Kids · Technology · History

Start your Luzern museum morning here

Begin with the Swiss Museum of Transport, then relax with coffee nearby before strolling along the lake.

1. Morning — Swiss Museum of Transport
2. 11:30 — Coffee nearby
3. Afternoon — Lake promenade walk

Visit tips

• Enter through the main hall; the ticket desk is right at the front.
• Visit the planetarium shows on the hour; they fill up quickly.
• Buy tickets ahead of time to avoid the entry line.
• Allow at least three hours to explore all interactive sections.

Plan your visit

• Recommended duration: 3–4 hours — allow at least three hours
• Best time of day: Morning, before 10:00 — quieter entry
• Entry: CHF 37 — Entry fee includes all interactive exhibits
• Booking: not required — Buy tickets online to skip the line — optional but speeds entry
• Category: attraction
• Rated 4.5 by 2266 reviewers
• Tags: family friendly, interactive exhibits, transport history, hands‑on learning

More things to do in Luzern

• Chapel Bridge
• Lion Monument
• Luzern Altstadt
• Glacier Garden Lucerne (Gletschergarten)
• Old Swiss House
• Wirtshaus Galliker

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