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The 5 Best Science Museums in Canton of Vaud, Canton of Vaud
Located in the southwestern part of Switzerland, in its French-speaking part between Lake Geneva and Lake Neuchâtel, the Canton of Vaud is a vacation destination where life is good. Easily accessible thanks to the proximity of Geneva international airport and an exceptionally dense public transport network, the region offers all the necessary infrastructures, from five-star palaces to charming guest rooms. The diversity of its landscapes, from the peaks of the Alps, to the lakeside towns of Lausanne and Montreux, to the wide open spaces of the Jura and the authentic charm of the countryside, concentrates all the facets of Switzerland in one territory. The beautiful towns and villages, such as Lausanne, Montreux, Nyon, Morges and Yverdon-les-Bains, are steeped in centuries of history and rich in captivating culture. This region has influenced and inspired artists over the years, from Lord Byron and Audrey Hepburn to Charlie Chaplin and Freddie Mercury. But the region is best known for its art of living. Local or internationally renowned events, outdoor sports activities, regional know-how, typical and high level gastronomy, excellent wines, living traditions, cultural offer... are all elements that seduce visitors.
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1. Le Musee des Arts Et Sciences
2. Musee de la Main Unil-Chuv
3. Espace des Inventions
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4.0 based on 64 reviews
Science center with hands-on exhibitions for kids from 7 and family. Each exhibition is presented during 12 to 18 months.
4. Museum of Zoology - Lausanne
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4.0 based on 45 reviews
Impressive animals are waiting for you, as the tiger or the big white shark. Our white shark is the biggest naturalized with shark of the world. The compared anatomy room was dedicated to the medicine students until the years 1930. Now, visitors can appreciate skeletons, so-called "monsters" and a large collection of insects. We are also proposing temporary exhibitions about once a year. These last years, they spoke about shells, photography, taxidermy, sex and reproduction or aquatic insects.
5. Explorit Loisirs
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2.5 based on 5 reviews
The Yverdon-les-Bains EXPLORiT Center offers two floors with exhibitions (Kindercity & Sciencity), but also 5 cinemas, a Kid's Club for the youngest, workshops, summer camps and the possibility to celebrate his birthday.
