From the shop
Bring the Green Fairy home
The Val-de-Travers absinthes you tasted at the bar, delivered to your door.
MÔTIERS, VAL-DE-TRAVERS
The birthplace of absinthe, in the Val‑de‑Travers
Two floors, a botanical garden, and a bar that is also the shop. Thirty-five minutes by car from Neuchâtel — or thirty-eight by direct train.
Prices (CHF)
Rates 2026
| Admission | Museum entry | + 1× 3 cl | + 3× 1 cl |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adult | 15.00 | 22.00 | 25.00 |
| Reduced students, AVS/AI | 12.00 | 19.00 | 22.00 |
| Local resident Val-de-Travers | 12.00 | 19.00 | 22.00 |
| Child up to 16 years | Free | Not available | Not available |
| Adult group from 10 people | 12.00 | 19.00 | 22.00 |
| Supplements | |||
| Guided tour per group, max. 20 people | + 100.00 | + 100.00 | + 100.00 |
| Audioguide per person, in FR, EN, DE and IT | + 5.00 | + 5.00 | + 5.00 |
with an absinthe tasting
Free entry — at the café, the bar and on the terrace for a drink or a bite, and for members of the Foundation.
Payment — cash and bank cards are accepted at the museum reception.
Tickets — a ticket gives access to the permanent and temporary exhibitions, for one entry.
Opening hours
March to December
- Tuesday to Saturday
- 10:00 – 18:00
- Sunday
- 10:00 – 17:00
- Monday
- Closed
January and February
- Tuesday to Friday
- 14:00 – 18:00
- Saturday
- 11:00 – 16:00
- Sunday and Monday
- Closed
Please note — the museum is closed on 24, 25 and 31 December, and 1 January.
Guided tours can be arranged for groups all year round, on reservation, including outside opening hours.
Several passes open our doors to you
Free entry
Free entry
Free entry
On your own, or together
Come as a group
Guided visits for groups can be arranged all year round, including outside opening hours.
See the optionsBefore you come
Coming with reduced mobility?
The exhibition spans three floors. The museum is reached by a ramp at the north entrance, and a lift serves every floor. For more information, contact us before your visit and we will tell you more.
Contact usChildren are welcome
A discovery booklet and games for children.
Access and contact
Find us
Getting here
- By train from Neuchâtel, stop at “Môtiers”, then a short walk.
- By car, about 35 minutes from Neuchâtel and 48 from Yverdon. Parking is available opposite the museum.
- Coaches have a dedicated private space.
Address
Grande Rue 10
2112 Môtiers
Switzerland
General information
