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
