Air and Space Days
03.10.2025
Start:
10:00
From 03.10.2025 - 05.10.2025
Experience aerospace at first hand: Three days full of technology, history and visions. Meet real astronauts, take an exclusive look inside a legendary aeroplane and immerse yourself in the infinite expanse of space in the planetarium. Whether drones, space shuttles or the fastest passenger aircraft in history - discover the fascination of flying and space travel at the Air and Space Days.
Highlights
Opening of the new drone exhibition on 03.10.
Guests from the drone scene are cordially invited to the official opening of the drone exhibition at 11 am. The programme includes statements from the exhibition partners, interviews with donors and lenders of the exhibits and the symbolic cutting of the red ribbon.
In the afternoon, the donors and lenders will have the opportunity to present their exhibited drones to the public in a short presentation lasting around ten minutes.
Planetarium shows for only CHF 5.-
All planetarium day shows from 3-5 October can be visited for only CHF 5.
Further Programme items
Friday, 3 October - It's time to celebrate
Claude Nicollier: 35 years of Hubble - a look back from space
Swiss ESA astronaut Claude Nicollier looks back on the Hubble Space Telescope, which has been revolutionising our view of the universe for 35 years. Nicollier himself was involved in the legendary Hubble maintenance mission and reports first-hand.
Saturday, 4 October - Experience space travel up close
Exclusive exhibition tour with Claude Nicollier
Experience the space exhibition with Claude Nicollier himself. The astronaut guides you through selected exhibits and provides fascinating insights into six missions into space.
Duration: approx. 60 minutes
With live Q&A and personal anecdotes
Planetarium Lectures: Apollo Confidential - The Hidden Stories of the Moon Missions
Lukas Viglietti presents the German edition of his book Apollo Confidential: gripping anecdotes, personal encounters and unknown backgrounds of the Apollo era - told directly by the astro-nauts. A must for everyone who loves space travel.
Duration: 90 minutes
Hosted by Lukas Viglietti, space expert, pilot and author
Sunday, 5 October - Coronado anniversary
50 years of the Coronado at the Swiss Museum of Transport
Celebrate half a century of Swiss aviation history with us. The legendary Convair CV-990 Coronado, the fastest passenger aircraft of its time, is at the centre of the celebrations.
Exclusive insights into the aircraft:
- Original cockpit
- Technical details on engines and tanks
- Areas that otherwise remain closed
Further programme items:
- Live contemporary witness: The last Coronado pilot reports
- Birthday cake for all guests
