Interactive exhibition 

Interactive exhibition 

Take off and fly through space and time

"The invention of flight"

Discover the history of balloons and the conquest of the skies.

From Pilâtre de Rozier's first human flight in 1783 to Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones' round-the-world balloon flight in 1999, you'll discover the inventors, scientists and adventurers who have contributed to the fantastic story of human flight. Fun, friendly activities and a host of audiovisual aids enliven a visit that's both entertaining and instructive.

The exhibition is presented in French, German and English.
It is fully accessible to people with reduced mobility.
Duration of visit 1 - 3h

Exhibition guide

Our visitor's brochure includes the text of the “Invention of Flight” exhibition. It enables visitors to prepare for or extend their visit with simple, accessible reading.

The brochure is available in French, German and English. 
We can send it to you in pdf format on request.

Offer new sensations !

Espace Ballon gift voucher  (available from Espace Ballon reception or by telephone)
CHF 18.-  /   50.-  /  100.-  /  200.- 

Valid at the entrance or in the shop

VOUCHER for an introduction to piloting 
with an instructor
CHF 40.- / person

Flight instruction
20-minute flight on board the simulator
Pilot logbook
Access to the 4D balloon flight and exhibition

Our flight simulator allows three pilots to fly simultaneously. This is the ideal number to share this unique experience.
16 years and over, 14 years accompanied.

Testimonials

I
2 months
Isabelle 9 ans

L'exposition est super! Surtout les tampons et le ballon qui s'envole.

A
6 months
Antoinette

Belle découverte, belles expériences et plein de connaissances apprises sur le ballon ! Nous avons tous passé un bon moment !

M
8 months
Madame G.

Nous avons beaucoup aimé notre visite hier à l'Espace Ballon et le vol en 4D c'est vraiment incroyable, nous avons adoré et bien rigolé ! … Bravo pour ce petit bijou de musée !

A
7 months
Ann

The museum is very interesting and the experience was great ! Went with my family and we had a lot of fun.