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International Museum of the Red Cross and Red Crescent
Geneva, cradle of the Red Cross, runs the only museum which is dedicated the work of Henry Dunant.
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Museum of the Swiss around the World
The story of the Swiss who went abroad and left their traces in the world.
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Musée d'histoire des sciences
The History of Science Museum recounts Geneva’s scientific past and the life of its scientists.
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Ethnography Museum Geneva
One of Switzerland’s two most important ethnographic collections! Anchored in the city centre, in the lively Jonction district, the MEG offers to an increasingly enthusiastic and curious public a window onto the world’s cultures.
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Patek Philippe Museum
Experience a journey through five centuries of watchmaking. The Patek Philippe Museum is located in the heart of the Plainpalais district. Founded in 2001, it showcases the most prestigious creations of the brand’s master watchmakers.
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MAMCO
The Mamco is the largest and youngest museum of contemporary art in Switzerland. It is internationally renowned as a point of reference for the contemporary art scene. Its work is based on a collection of 4,000 items, a third of which is owned by the museum.
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Geneva Photography Centre
A unique place founded by concerned Genevan photograhpers committed to promoting photography to the level of fine arts.
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Centre d'Art Contemporain
A centre at the cutting edge of the avant-garde movement.
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A Globe of Science and Innovation (CERN)
Research, knowledge and innovation. The Globe of Science and Innovation, representing Planet Earth, embodies CERN’s message to society in the fields of science, particle physics, cutting edge technologies and their applications in everyday life.
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Bodmer Foundation - Library and Museum
A globally unique museum, an inestimable heritage.
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Musée d'art et d'histoire
Geneva's Museum of Art and History invites visitors to travel back in time.
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Muséum d'histoire naturelle
The museum has an exhibition area of 8,000 m2 and welcomes 250,000 visitors each year. Discover the regional fauna, the mineralogy, the mammals, birds, frogs, toads as well as insects. One whole floor is devoted to the earth and the history of humankind.
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Barbier-Mueller Museum
Situated in the heart of Old Town Geneva, the Barbier-Müller Museum preserves, exhibits and studies a collection started in 1907. Culture and tribal art of the world’s civilizations are part of this amazing collection.
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Musée international de la Réforme
The Reformation that changed the history of Europe. The International Museum of the Reformation (IMR) is housed in the prestigious 18th century Maison Mallet at Cour Saint-Pierre, the site of the former St Peter’s Cloister.
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Maison Tavel
The Maison Tavel is a unique testimony to medieval civil architecture in Switzerland. Destroyed by fire in 1334, it was rebuilt by the Tavels, a noble Genevan family who gave the house its character of an urban palace.
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Archaeological Site of St Peter's Cathedral
A clear witness to the early Christian age!
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Musée Rath
The Rath Museum has always been the best example of Geneva’s willingness to promote art in all its forms.
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Maison de Rousseau et de la Littérature (MRL) - Closed from until September 2020
Rousseau, the world-renowned “citizen of Geneva”.
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Cabinet d'arts graphiques
With more than 350,000 pieces covering five hundred years of history!
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Voltaire Museum
Discover the "Saint Jean Property" where Voltaire lived during his stay in Geneva.
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Musée de Carouge
The Musée de Carouge organises exhibitions related to Carouge, its history and residents.
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Vivarium de Meyrin
Come and observe superb snakes, lizards, crocodiles and turtles from all over the world in their natural environment.
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Zoubov Foundation Museum
Visit the Countess Zoubov's house, as if you were her guest.
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Alpine Garden
This Alpine Garden is renowned for its magnificent collections of living plants!
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Centre for Contemporary Edition
The Centre for Contemporary Edition promotes talented artists and publishes their works.
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Piaget Time Gallery
You are invited to discover Piaget's history step by step, more than 130 years of excellence and passion for watches with complications and beautiful exteriors.
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The Otto and Régine Heim Foundation
The Otto and Régine Heim Foundation is a Museum and a place to discover new cultures
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UNHCR Visitors' Center
The Visitors' Centre welcomes thousands of people every year from Switzerland and other countries around the world.
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La Maison du Salève
A warm welcome to everyone curious to find out more about this extraordinary mountain: Le Salève.
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Musée National Suisse - Château de Prangins
Situated in a marvellous location overlooking Lake Geneva, Prangins Castle is the perfect place to enjoy a walk, visit an exhibition and discover the history of modern Switzerland.
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