Earthquake tour

Experiencing earthquakes in the simulator

Have you ever wondered, where and how earthquakes are triggered? What exactly moves in the subsurface and why? In an introductory presentation, we discuss recent earthquakes as well as the earthquake activity in Switzerland. In the permanent exhibition, we then explore the causes of earthquakes, watch tectonic plates move throughout our planet’s history and talk about the scientific value of quakes. In the simulator you will experience earthquakes in a safe environment and learn what to do in a case of emergency.

Booking

Group tour enquiry form

A tour must be booked at least 3 weeks in advance. A regular tour through the exhibition lasts approximately 1 hour. A maximum of 4 groups with 12 persons each can be guided in the museum at the same time.

Detailed information

Age

We adjust the content of the tour according to prior knowledge of the group/school class.

Duration

1 hour

Rates

During opening hours (Mon–Fri: 9.00 to 17.00)

Schools: 170 CHF per class of 24 people
(25 people or more: 220 CHF)
Groups: 170 CHF per group of 12 people

Outside of opening hours (Mon–Fri)

Schools: 220 CHF per class of 24 people
(25 people or more: 270 CHF)
Groups: 220 CHF per group of 12 people

Weekend (Private guided tours on Saturdays and Sundays upon special request only)

Schools: 320 CHF per class of 24 people
(25 people or more: 420 CHF)
Groups: 270 CHF per group of 12 people

Please note the cancellation fees.