Museum of Estavayer-le-Lac and its frogs
Musée d’Estavayer-le-Lac et ses grenouilles
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150-year-old satirical tableaus made from stuffed frogs.

📜 Regional museum in a 15th-century manor, famous for its unique collection of 108 taxidermied frogs.
🔍 Features satirical tableaus of 19th-century domestic life using anthropomorphic frogs.

Why Go

🐸 See 108 taxidermied frogs in human-like poses
🖼️ Explore unique 19th-century satirical dioramas
🏛️ Discover local history, Swiss armaments, and a 17th-century kitchen
🏰 Housed in a historic 15th-century mansion

Why Avoid

💤 May feel small, with a specific focus on frogs

Cost

💰 Adults 5 CHF, Seniors 4 CHF, Children 3 CHF. Group discounts available.

Hours

🕒 Tuesday - Sunday, 13:00 - 18:00 (March to December). Closed January and February, and on Dec 25, 26, 31.

🅿️ Parking

Blue zone parking spaces available.

🚌 Public Transport

Accessible by public transport to Estavayer-le-Lac station, then 10 minutes on foot.

Last updated 9 days ago

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