When the sky clouds over, enjoy Romandie’s cultural treasures without worrying about rain. Here’s a selection of museums that will take you on a journey through history, art, and science.
A place where collections span from the Middle Ages to modern art, offering a fascinating dive into ancient civilizations. You’ll admire Swiss and European paintings, remarkable sculptures, and archaeological artifacts.
A carefully curated display highlights each piece, while temporary exhibitions regularly refresh the experience.
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Be amazed by Swiss watchmaking excellence with a unique collection of pocket watches and wristwatches. Interactive terminals narrate the evolution of mechanical complications over three centuries.
The contemporary architecture provides a bright showcase for every mechanical and artistic masterpiece.
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Experience an immersive journey into humanitarian history: moving stories, historical objects, and photographs recount the Red Cross’s major interventions.
Interactive exhibits and video testimonies emphasize the importance of global solidarity.
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Explore lifelike dioramas of taxidermied animals, the mineral collection, and be dazzled by the planetarium.
Workshops and playful animations make scientific research accessible to all.
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Relive the passion of the Olympic Games through an interactive display of videos, objects, and historical archives.
A thematic trail illustrates Olympic values and the role of sport in society.
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Dive into the world of self-taught artists with drawings, paintings, and sculptures outside the mainstream.
Each work, often created on the fringe of the traditional art circuit, reveals an authentic and moving vision.
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Admire an artistic panorama from the 15th century to today, featuring Swiss and international masterpieces.
Temporary exhibitions highlight contemporary artists and diverse art movements.
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Settle into a historic setting overlooking Lake Geneva: 19th-century salons and rotating exhibitions of classical and modern art.
Each season offers a new dialogue between heritage and contemporary works.
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An interactive science museum where young and old experiment with more than 200 stations.
Plug in, turn, observe: science becomes an exciting game.
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Discover the geological and biological richness of the Jura and Lake Geneva: fossils, minerals, and specimens of local fauna and flora.
Regional researchers showcase their projects in temporary exhibitions.
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Browse collections of paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts that illustrate regional life from the 16th to the 20th century.
Themed exhibitions provide insight into the canton’s cultural evolution.
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Over 1,000 ancient and modern games exhibited, from antiquity to contemporary creations: strategy, chance, and shared fun.
A playful discovery area lets everyone test rare and innovative games.
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