Visitor information

Swiss National Museum Covid 19 safety plan for Château de Prangins (PDF, 108 KB)

In view of the opening of our two new permanent exhibitions, the access to certain areas of the museum is limited:

The attic is closed from 3 February to Thursday 14 January 2021, day of the vernissage of our exhibition Chintz: how a fabric conquered the world.
The basement is partially closed from 3 February to Sunday 11 October 2020, day of the opening party of the new exhibition for families Let the journey begin!

How to find us

Opening times

Tu – Su 10:00 – 17:00

Mo closed

Address

Château de Prangins
Swiss National Museum
Av. Général Guiguer 3
CH-1197 Prangins

Public transport

TPN bus No 805 or 811 from Nyon railway station (journey time around 10 minutes).

Check the TPN timetable

Nearest stops: ‘Prangins, Musée national’ or ‘Prangins, Les Abériaux’.

Take advantage of the RailAway CFF discount (20% off public transport and museum entry)

www.cff.ch/prangins

On foot

Around 25 minutes’ walk from Nyon station. Follow the pedestrian signposts along the railway line in the direction of Lausanne.

Publibike

Self-service bicycles are available in Nyon (station and jetty), Gland and Prangins.

www.publibike.ch

Boat

CGN boat to the Nyon jetty, then 20 minutes on foot along the rue de Rive and the route Suisse.

Car

Motorway A1: take the Nyon exit (from Geneva), or the Gland exit (from Lausanne), then follow the signposts. Free parking is available along the ‘Route Suisse’, and the château is a pleasant 5-minute walk away, through the Abériaux meadow.
There is a bus drop-off point at the entrance near the route du Clos.

Tourism

Our region is brimming with treasures. Visit the sites of our partners and combine your visit to the château with other discoveries!

www.nyon-tourisme.ch
www.region-du-leman.ch
www.leman-sans-frontiere.org
www.leschateauxsuisses.ch
www.chateauxvaud.ch
www.museums.ch

Where to stay. Where to go.

The Nyon region is a land of festivals, several of which are our partners. Dive into their world and make a well-deserved stop at one of the hotels in the area.

www.nyonhostel.ch
www.labarcarolle.ch
www.paleo.ch
www.visionsdureel.ch
www.festival-far.ch

Shop

reglement-interieur-chateau-de-prangins_20200128_en.pdf reglement-interieur-chateau-de-prangins_20200128_en.pdfOur shop, located in the reception area of the Château de Prangins – Swiss National Museum, is open from 10.00 to 17.00, Tuesdays to Sundays.

Here you will find a selection of books from which you can learn more about topics encountered at the museum, complemented by catalogues of temporary exhibitions, as well as books on botany and national, regional and local history.

The ‘gifts’ area offers original decorative objects, postcards, ‘vintage’ children’s toys and other thoughtful presents to delight your family and friends. Our priority is to choose articles made by local and Swiss artists or produced in sheltered workshops.

Café du Château

During your visit to the Château de Prangins , why not enjoy a meal in the ‘Café du Château’. Open from 9.30 to 17.30, Tuesdays to Sundays, this restaurant is located in the former servants' wing, on the site of the 18th-century kitchens.

Let us tempt you, during the week, with our seasonal menu, our menu of the day or our desserts, prepared (according to availability) using the vegetables, aromatic herbs and fruits from the historic kitchen garden of the Château de Prangins. The café’s panoramic terrace is ideally situated, offering an unlimited view over the extensive park of the estate.

Brunch and private dining

On Sundays, enjoy the famous brunch buffet at your leisure (booking highly recommended). If, on the other hand, you would like to organise a dinner, banquet or cocktail reception for a group of 20 or more guests, the Café du Château and its magnificent terrace can be privately booked for the evening (up to 60 seats inside; on the terrace, capacity for 150 people, standing).