All museums

The art of fire at the Swiss Museum of Ceramics and Glass.

A unique heritage located in the heart of international Geneva, near the Palais des Nations, to promote understanding of the history, current affairs and challenges of humanitarian action in Geneva, Switzerland and around the world.

The History of Science Museum recounts Geneva’s scientific past and the life of its scientists.

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.

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.

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.

A unique place founded by concerned Genevan photograhpers committed to promoting photography to the level of fine arts.

A centre at the cutting edge of the avant-garde movement.

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.

Papyri, medieval manuscripts, autograph letters and manuscripts by Goethe, Proust and Newton as well as rare prints including the "Gutenberg Bible" await visitors in our underground museum designed by Mario Botta.

Geneva's Museum of Art and History invites visitors to travel back in time.

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. 

Meeting China and Japan.

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.

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. 

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.

A clear witness to the early Christian age!

The Rath Museum has always been the best example of Geneva’s willingness to promote art in all its forms.

Rediscover Jean-Jacques Rousseau differently

With more than 350,000 pieces covering five hundred years of history!

Discover the "Saint Jean Property" where Voltaire lived during his stay in Geneva.

The Musée de Carouge organises exhibitions related to Carouge, its history and residents.

Come and observe superb snakes, lizards, crocodiles and turtles from all over the world in their natural environment.

Visit the Countess Zoubov's house, as if you were her guest.

This Alpine Garden is renowned for its magnificent collections of living plants!

The Centre for Contemporary Edition promotes talented artists and publishes their works.

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.

The Otto and Régine Heim Foundation is a Museum and a place to discover new cultures

The Visitors' Centre welcomes thousands of people every year from Switzerland and other countries around the world.

A warm welcome to everyone curious to find out more about this extraordinary mountain: Le Salève.

An enthralling exhibition!

Between nature and culture