Visits and workshops

School classes

The Laténium invites children of all ages to enter into a dialog with the past. Its cultural mediation team is composed mainly of archaeologists and archaeology students. This team tries to meet the specific expectations of each teacher, it adapts its programme to suit particular requests and it makes it possible to experience the past in a playful and educational manner.

Organise your guided visit according to the age and the knowledge of your pupils. You can explore the environments of Palaeolithic hunter-gatherers, the villages of early farmers or Roman ruins. We can adapt the visit to suit the theme or the period of your choice.
The creative workshops enable children to experience actions of the past. The children manufacture an object by trying to reproduce ancient techniques and then take their creation away with them.
Our temporary exhibitions can be adapted to suit a school visit. Please consult our programme.
Teachers have free access to the exhibitions for a preparatory visit.
From spring to autumn the trip by ship from the port at Neuchâtel and the landing of Hauterive (located in the museum park) is free of charge.
Extend your visit to the museum with a walk in the archeological park. Have a picnic in the pile-dwelling. Enjoy the playground in the centre of the park facing the lake.

An archaeological birthday !

Celebrate your child’s birthday at the Laténium! Celebrate this special day by discovering an aspect of archaeology together with your friends. Medallion, mosaic, clay or painting, choose a workshop, which will be organised by a guide. Then enjoy a birthday cake in the Café du Laténium, where a table will be reserved for you. Finally, the archaeological park will offer children spaces to have fun!

Groups, companies and associations

The Laténium is a surprising place to hold your staff outings. Combine the discovery of the museum with a working session, an aperitif or a meal.

Follow the guide! The Laténium is the biggest archaeological museum in Switzerland. Archaeological park, temporary exhibition, regional collections: select your preferred theme from amongst all our offerings.
Organise a working session or a conference at the Laténium.
A conference room and a meeting room are available for hire.
The Café du Laténium is committed to welcoming groups: café-croissant, meal or aperitif, at any time of the day.

Upcoming events

01 September 2024

Gratisführung auf Deutsch

Handel in der römischen Kaiserzeit
Es ist bekannt, dass in der römischen Kaiserzeit bereits grosse Handelsnetzwerke bestanden. Wie ist aber der kaiserzeitliche Handel in den archäologischen Quellen sichtbar? Welche Transportwege über Land und Wasser sind in der römischen Kaiserzeit genutzt worden und was wurde transportiert?

Rendez-vous um 11h30 in der Eingangshalle
Die Eintritte und die Führung sind gratis

Time :	From 11:30 to 12:00

01 September 2024

Brunch d'ici et d'ailleurs au Café du Laténium

Découvrez 500 siècles d’histoire en parcourant l’exposition et prenez le temps de savourer un brunch au Café du Laténium. Viennoiseries, œufs et fromages, fruits et spécialités orientales seront au menu ainsi qu’une boissons chaude ou froide.

Sur inscription uniquement jusqu’au samedi 4 mai : 032 889 88 84
1er service à 11h / 2e service à 12h30
40.-/adulte
20.-/enfant dès 6 ans
Gratuit pour les enfants jusqu’à 5 ans
Durant la journée, l’accès au Laténium est gratuit.

Time :	From 11:00 to 14:00

03 November 2024

Bourse aux livres Celtagora

Celtagora, l’association des étudiant-es en archéologie de l’Université de Neuchâtel vous propose sa bourse aux livres annuelle dans le hall du musée. De 10h à 17h, venez acheter vos livres à petits prix.

Time :	From 10:00 to 17:00