This was an outstanding museum to which we did not allocate nearly enough time. Great displays of…read moreold train cars, automobiles and planes, plus lots of interactive exhibits about energy, about being careful while bicycling (using virtual reality headsets). Unfortunately we arrived 90 minutes before closing and did not have time to see the movies or fully engage with many of the exhibits. Very nice restaurant as well

This is a wonderful museum, family-friendly and a must see for anyone interested in energy,…read moresustainability and transportation. We stopped by unexpectedly after our hiking plans were rained out, and were very glad we did! We got discounted tickets with our Swiss travel pass and decided to check out the main museum. We spent most of our time in the energy, train, and car sections of the museum. For a weekday afternoon near closing time, it was not crowded at all so we were able to see everything we wanted. Some of the highlights are the various railroad cars - it was so interesting to see how the appearances differed across centuries! The huge model trainset would be a lot of fun for kids. We were also struck by the wide selection of cars across centuries, and the machinery that brings them up and down so you can see them more closely. The simulation experiences are really cool for all ages, we learned a lot about the different forces at play during the crash test. The museum of mirrors was also a hit - it was so much fun trying to figure out what is mirror and what is not. All in all a great experience, I only wish we could have spent longer there before it closed to check out more of the ships and aviation sections of the museum. It is a delight for all ages and very educational.

This is a museum about the history of the city of Konstanz. It costs 3 euro to go through. You…read moreenter through the gift shop that has a lot of random stuff for sale such as kids ceramic owl piggy banks and dinosaur puzzles. My 3 year old daughter and I were the only ones in the place. There were very few things on display. A random mannequin of a woman in 14th century garb holding a fish, some paintings of medieval men and a skeleton are stand outs. I couldn't tell you anything about these pieces because everything is in German. There is also an old wooden sleigh that my daughter believes belonged to Santa Claus. There is a movie with English subtitles which was helpful and gives you the rundown of the city. The museum mostly covers the 1400s, then, randomly, on the 2nd floor there is a whole display with photos of the city during WW2 and Hitler/Nazi rule. It looks more like a celebration of this moment in history. Very strange. What is also strange is I was followed by an employee the entire time I was in the museum. Remember, my 3 year old and I were the only ones there. I am not sure if they thought I was going to take photos of their Nazi shrine or what. In any event, nice way to kill an hour while learning about Konstanz circa the early 1400's. Fun fact, in addition to their weird pride of their time with Hitler, they also love and idolize prostitutes. The cement statue by the lake that slowly spins is actually that of a prostitute or rather, courtesan.

Kunsthaus Zürich is free on Wednesdays, for those who are looking at visiting, and it just happened…read moreto be the day we were in town. A few tips and tricks for those visiting: They ask you leave your backpacks and purses downstairs in the provided lockers. The elevator system isn't great, and will always stop at the lobby, no matter what you push, so it's a time consuming process to use it. The restrooms look like they should be pull doors, but they're actually push. It's the oddest thing and the honey and I were both tripped up by it. Overall, we both really enjoyed the museum, much more than the famous Prado, and would highly recommend stopping in if you're visiting Zurich, especially if it happens to be a Wednesday.

This museum is pretty pricey, and it is not included in the museums one can see with the…read moreMuseumpass/Swiss Travel Pass. It is free on Wednesdays, but that does not include entry to special exhibitions. What makes things worse is that roughly half the collection is currently closed due to a fire. So you're just left with Impressionism and newer stuff. The Impressionist collection is decent at least.

Technorama is a nice science museum, but it is pretty pricey. It's 28 CHF a ticket but if you use…read moreyour student ID, you can save 3 CHF. It's about a 20 minute train ride outside of Zurich (which if you're not a tourist with any form of Swiss Travel pass, the train ride will cost you about 25 CHF round trip) They have many different exhibits and lots of hands on activities. I would say you need two to three hours to explore everything, not including the shows. We were only able to catch one show, which was the gas one. Although the show was in German, which we don't speak or understand, we were still able to follow along. Tip - they have lockers by the entrance that you can put your belongings there. You just need a 2 CHF coin for deposit (which you'll get back).

On Sunday we chose to spend our afternoon at the Technorama-- the Swiss Science Center in…read moreWinterthur. It is about. 30 minute train ride, however, double check which stop is the closest to the science center. We chose to get off at the main station in Winterthur and took a 45 minute walk from there, but there is a train stop MUCH closer. The center is 3 floors of exhibits based on light, magnetism, optics, electricity, water, and much more, and even more wonderful is that the exhibits are all interactive in which visitors can touch and do. In fact, there were as many adults as children participating, doing things. It is EASY to spend an afternoon there for sure and not notice the time going by. The museum is a large space, hence the peculiar location, on the edge of town in Winterthur. The center also has workshops for children to participate, however, they are in German. They also have a demonstration, and this too is in German, but they have placards/booklets to explain what the speaker is saying. It is a neat place to visit, and especially if you have kids of ANY age....they will all enjoy being here, really. A few people reviewed this place and included comments about the food. Honestly, it is fine, but again, you don't come here for the food...it's cafeteria food, European style. We did take the bus back. It is the #5 and it goes to the main train station. Unfortunately, from there we couldn't tell it went since it didn't indicate it , meanwhile the Technorama ends/starts there. Overall, a 4.5 for sure. My one critique is that it isn't well noted on the "tourist boards" which point you in directions of different spots compared to other things from the main station.

A truly outstanding small museum featuring works collected by the Swiss art dealer for Pablo…read morePicasso and Paul Klee -- favorites of mine since my many visits to the Museum of Modern Art as a teenager. Many pieces I had never even heard of, and yet a small enough collection that I wasn't exhausted after seeing the whole place. The Picasso's came primarily from his later years; and a set of endearing photos of Picasso and his family taken by David Douglas Duncan. And then the floor with other moderns running from the impressionists into painters in the mid-2oth century

This museum was such a surprise gem. The collection is jaw dropping. The sheer quantity of Picasso…read moreand Klee pieces is amazing not to mention the photos of Picasso with his family and the other artists represented. It's a must see while in Lucerne.

We really had a blast here! My family (2 grandparents, 2 parents, and 2 kids aged 3-5) went in…read moreevery room. There are small, medium, and large music boxes that you can put a coin in and they play and some of them have moving parts and animation - the kids loved it! There are old clocks, traditional clothing from long ago, and a fake mine shaft with gems and stones. There is a nice little cafe and clean restrooms.