The museums, art galleries and similar organisations are arranged in alphabetical order of their location.
The International Museum of the Reformation shows the history of Geneva and the Reformation. As such, it tells the story of both an idea and an ambition. In the 16th century, John Calvin set out to turn Geneva into a model for a new way of living the Christian life, to serve as an example … Read more » “Museum of the Reformation”
The museum is an affiliate of the Art and History Museum and displays large temporary exhibitions in conjunction with this museum. It focuses on fine arts including ancient, modern and contemporary art.
The department Cabinet d’arts graphiques is part of the Museum of Art and History (Musée d’art et d’histoire) and stores thouands of graphic works from 1500 onward. The collection include works by Jean-Étienne Liotard, Ferdinand Hodler, Félix Vallotton, John M Armleder, George selitz. L’estampe and Russian avant-gardists.
Listed as a historic building, located in the heart of the Old City, the Maison Tavel is Geneva’s oldest private residence still standing and represents a unique testimonial to mediaeval civil architecture. Converted to a museum in 1986, its six levels illustrate the urban development of the city and various aspects of the daily life … Read more » “Maison Tavel”
The MEG (Musée d’ethnographie de Genève) exhibits over 1,000 objects, remarkable messengers from cultures all over the world. Its museographic and scientific design spotlights objects of exemplary historic or anthropological value, works likely to be admired for their aesthetic qualities, but also for their affective and emotional dimensions.
The museum (musée suisse de la céramique et du verre) covers the history and works of ceramic and glass art from the Middles Ages onwards. The objects on display come from Europe and the Orient.
Three separate areas, each developed by a well-known exhibition architect from a different cultural background, allow you to explore three major challenges in today’s world . Going beyond the troubled periods of history or present-day conflict zones, these contemporary issues are of concern to each of us today and, in a wider perspective, will affect our … Read more » “Red Cross and Red Crescent Museum”
Jean-Jacques Rousseau (Geneva, 1712-1768) lived in this house in his early years.He wrote his most important works (La Nouvelle Heloise, L’Emile and the Contrat Social) in Geneva. The museum (Espace Rousseau) tells the story of his life and work.
The museum (Musée d´histoire naturelle/Muséum Genève) presents the fauna of the Alps, the continents and the oceans. The museum’s collection is the largest in Switzerland. It is the result of centuries of research, collecting and bequests. On a European level, the Museum has one of the most important natural history collections. .
The University of Geneva has set up an exhibition space (Salle d’exposition de l’université de Genève) to showcase its academic work. In an area of 175 m2, researchers can present their research to the public.