The museums, art galleries and similar organisations are arranged in alphabetical order of their location.
Situated on a Roman archaeological site, the museum (Musée Romain de Vallon) traces the region’s Roman heritage with mosaics, models of architecture, including a temple, mural paintings, statues and various objects. The region of Vallon and La Broye was marked during Antiquity by the prestige of Aventicum (modern-day Avenches), the capital of Roman Switzerland (from … Read more » “Roman Museum Vallon”
The caves are not just sheltering the sources of the river Orbe and the magnificent underwater lake, stalagmites, stalactites and pillar’s, but also an exhibition of more than 250 minerals. .
The Gandahus in Vals makes the culture and lifestyle of the Walsers, who emigrated from Wallis to Graubünden in the 13th century and settled in Vals from 1300, tangible in various ways. Religion, agriculture, crafts and customs are presented on the basis of historical objects. The Walser culture can also be found in the Gandahus, … Read more » “Heritage Museum Gandahus”
The museum documents the history of the municipality of Vaz/Obervaz, Lenzerheide and Valbella. The nearby Sala Parpan Gallery displays works by the sculptor Ferdinand Parpan (1902-2004).
Located in the valley of the same name, the Ormonts museum offers temporary exhibitions retracing diverse aspects of the history of the Ormonts valley.
The Museum (museo comico) shows posters, photographs, musical instruments, objects, masks, sculptures, toys, clowns, and elephants of every type. All the articles on exhibit are directly connected with comic theatre, the circus, and the figure of the clown.
The Museum ( Musée Historique) has been housed in the Castle of Vevey since the sixteenth century. Its collection shows history from Celtic, Roman, and medieval times onwards and encompasses numerous objects, such as furniture, handcrafts, manuscripts, engravings, paintings, and many archaeological findings.
the Museum’s permanent exhibition invites visitors to think about the body, their environment and their social circle. Virtual and sensory experiments, active search for information, guided and learning make visitors aware of the complexity of food across the world and through the ages. Visiting the exhibition aims to bring a better understanding of every aspect … Read more » “Alimentarium”
The museum presents national and international works about the absurd in all its facets and complexities.
The Museum of the Winegrowers’ Corporation (Musée de la Confrérie des Vignerons) shows the rich history of the guild and its festivals, from its medieval origins to the present day, through engravings, documents, photographs, films, and costumes. The Cent Suisses in the 18th century The Cent Suisses and Suissesses in 2019 The Salle de réunion … Read more » “Museum of Winegrower´s Corporation Vevey”