This was an outstanding museum to which we did not allocate nearly enough time. Great displays of…read moreold train cars, automobiles and planes, plus lots of interactive exhibits about energy, about being careful while bicycling (using virtual reality headsets). Unfortunately we arrived 90 minutes before closing and did not have time to see the movies or fully engage with many of the exhibits. Very nice restaurant as well

This is a wonderful museum, family-friendly and a must see for anyone interested in energy,…read moresustainability and transportation. We stopped by unexpectedly after our hiking plans were rained out, and were very glad we did! We got discounted tickets with our Swiss travel pass and decided to check out the main museum. We spent most of our time in the energy, train, and car sections of the museum. For a weekday afternoon near closing time, it was not crowded at all so we were able to see everything we wanted. Some of the highlights are the various railroad cars - it was so interesting to see how the appearances differed across centuries! The huge model trainset would be a lot of fun for kids. We were also struck by the wide selection of cars across centuries, and the machinery that brings them up and down so you can see them more closely. The simulation experiences are really cool for all ages, we learned a lot about the different forces at play during the crash test. The museum of mirrors was also a hit - it was so much fun trying to figure out what is mirror and what is not. All in all a great experience, I only wish we could have spent longer there before it closed to check out more of the ships and aviation sections of the museum. It is a delight for all ages and very educational.

I've seen other panorama paintings, so when our Lucerne Guru Walk guide, Sophia, pointed out the…read moreBourbaki Panorama, I was intrigued. The panorama is housed in a special circular building with additional displays to engage the viewer and enhance the immersive effect. Watch the movie and read the informative displays to learn more about the historic event that inspired the painting and artistic techniques involved to create the monumental canvas. The 360-degree giant panoramic painting depicts the retreat of the French Bourbaki army during the Franco-Prussian War of 1871. The circular painting was created in 1881 by the Geneva painter and Red Cross volunteer Edouard Castres. Other artists, including Ferdinand Hodler, also contributed. The Panorama depicts the internment of 87,000 French soldiers who found refuge in Switzerland at the end of the Franco-Prussian War in 1871. It displays the willingness of the Swiss population, the Red Cross and the army to work together to survive the brutality of war. It was a way to showcase a historic event before movies were available. We used our hotel discount. It is also covered by the Swiss Travel Pass. An unique display in Lucerne.

Worth a visit if you've activated the Swiss pass or have some other museum pass giving you free…read moreaccess for the day. You'll see a panorama of a scene of a war in the region from the 1800s. You'll likely be done in 15-20 minutes. However, I don't think it's worth the 12 CHF price tag per person if you don't got one of those passes.