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Guided visit

An object, a sound, a story : meeting the salmon boy

Family visit to discover an aspect of the rich collections of the MEG. Library and permanent exhibition. Wednesday, April 15, 3.00 p.m. In French only.

Masque du Chef des saumons par Gyibaawm Laxha - David R. Boxley

Let's discover the story of the boy who was kidnapped by salmon because he had disrespected them. After observing the mask of the salmon chief, let's listen to the story of Shanyaak'utlaax in the library's music room, followed by indigenous sounds from Alaska.
Places are limited and booking is obligatory by email tobiblio.meg@geneve.ch, specifying your name, first name, telephone number and the number of people accompanying you.

Dates and times

Wednesday 15 April 2026

Event location

Location name
Bibliothèque du musée d'Ethnographie de Genève (MEG)
Address
Carl-Vogt 65, 1205 Genève - Genève

Prices and conditions

Price

CHF 0.-

Target
Family
Age
From 5 years old

Organiser

Proposed by
Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)
Masque du Chef des saumons par Gyibaawm Laxha - David R. Boxley