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Friends of the Museum

Founded in 1921 on the initiative of Dr. Albert Monard, the Société des Amis du Musée d’histoire naturelle de La Chaux-de-Fonds (SAMHNC) aims to enrich the museum’s collections, improve their presentation and enhance their value, for example through publications and conferences.

SAMHNC has participated, for example, in the publication of MHNC booklets and the purchase of naturalist works of art.

Every year, the company organizes an excursion to a museum-friend.

The SAMHNC Committee is composed as follows:

  • Fabien Fivaz, Chairman, elected at the AGM of September 9, 2020
  • Sarah Steinweg Clark, Secretary
  • Gérard Kubler, Cashier
  • Alexandre Baillod, assessor
  • Jean-Daniel Blant, assessor
  • Béatrice Sacher, assessor
  • Nicolas Margraf, MHNC curator

By joining the Friends of the Museum, you :

  • Actively support MUZOO.
  • Contribute to the financing of the museography.
  • Maintain close contact with the museum and its collections.
  • Have the chance to take part in the annual outing with members of the MUZOO team.
  • Contribute to the company’s growth.

The company is a registered charity, and donations to SAMHNC are tax-deductible.

Registration and information

MUZOO administration, tel. 032 967 65 00,
e-mail: samhnc@muzoo.ch
SAMHNC IBAN: CH05 0900 0000 2300 2391 6

Download SAMHNC bylaws

MEMBERSHIP FEES 2025

BASIC MEMBERS Minimum CHF 15.00

– Sending information
– Members-only activities

SUPPORTING MEMBERS “STUDENTS, APPRENTICES AND SENIORS” Minimum of CHF 30.00

– Information sent to
– Activities reserved for members
– Free admission to MUZOO
– 10% discount at the MUZOO boutique

INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT MEMBERS Minimum of CHF 45.00

– Information sent to
– Activities reserved for members
– Free admission to MUZOO
– 10% discount at the MUZOO store
– Discount on the Neuchâtel museum passport

SPONSOR MEMBERS LEVEL 1 Minimum of CHF 500.00

– Sending information
– Activities reserved for members
– Ten admission tickets per year
– Free use of the MUZOO hall for half a day or one evening per
year, subject to availability (excluding additional services and per-
sonnel costs, if required)
– Name recognition on the company’s website and at the entrance to MUZOO

SPONSOR MEMBERS LEVEL 2 Minimum of CHF 1’000.00

– Sending information

– Twenty admission tickets per year

– Free use of the MUZOO hall for one day or evening per year, subject to availability (excluding additional services and personnel costs, if required).

– One guided tour or educational workshop per year, subject to availability (20 people max.)

– Name inscription with logo and link on MUZOO’s website and at the entrance