Museus e galerias em Genebra

Museums & Galleries

Geneva’s cultural institutions span fine arts, humanitarian history, and the precision of Swiss horology. The city's intellectual heritage is preserved at the International Museum of the Reformation and the House of Rousseau, while antiquity is explored at the Archaeological Site beneath St. Pierre Cathedral. The Patek Philippe Museum showcases five centuries of watchmaking, and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum details global humanitarian efforts. From contemporary works at MAMCO to the vast ethnographic collections at MEG, these museums reflect Geneva's international influence and scientific legacy.

Museum of Art and history

The Musée d’Art et d’Histoire is the largest art museum in Geneva, Switzerland.

La Cité du Temps

Exhibition center located in a 19th-century building on the Rhone, featuring a permanent collection of Swatch watches and rotating contemporary art and design displays.

Archaeological Site Geneva

A voluminous site discovered under St. Pierre cathedral includes remains from 4th century.

International Museum of the Reformation

Museum presenting the history of the Reformation to the present. Rare books, manuscripts and illustrations on display.

ICRC

The International Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum is a museum located in Geneva, Switzerland.

Maison Tavel

An unique building from 13th century, former private residence of Tavel family, now an eye-catching historic museum.

Patek Philippe Museum

This museum is a must for those interested in watches. Vast collection of European watches accompanied by Patek Philippe exhibits.

Science History Museum

A museum showing in a comprehensive way history of science and scientific thought. Free entrance.

Rath Museum

Historically the first Swiss fine arts museum. Characterised by a wide scope, it displays both ancient and modern art.

House of Rousseau and Literature

Birthplace of Rousseau. Now the house serves as a museum providing information on his life and work.

Natural History Museum

A museum displaying regional fauna, geological exhibits and stuffed animals. A great choice for family with kids.

Museum of Modern and Contemporary art

The MAMCO is the contemporary art museum of Geneva, which opened in 1994.

Barbier-Mueller Museum

The Barbier-Mueller Museum, founded in 1977, is located at 10 rue Jean-Calvin, in Geneva, Switzerland.

MEG: Musée d'Ethnographie de Genève

Housed in a contemporary building designed by Graber Pulver, this museum preserves over 80,000 objects from five continents. Its permanent exhibition explores global cultures alongside a specialized ethnomusicology collection.