Musée Rath, Art museum in Place Neuve, Geneva, Switzerland.
The Musée Rath features a neoclassical design with Greek temple architectural elements, standing prominently at the entrance of Geneva's old city walls.
The Rath sisters provided substantial funding for the construction of this museum, which opened in 1826 as Switzerland's first purpose-built art establishment.
The museum functions as a dedicated space for temporary exhibitions, presenting major international art collections throughout the year within its historical walls.
Visitors can access the museum from Tuesday to Sunday during exhibition periods, with free admission offered on the first Sunday of each month.
During World War I, from 1916 to 1919, the museum building served as headquarters for the International Prisoners-of-War Agency of the Red Cross.
Location: Genève-Cité
Location: Geneva
Inception: 1826
Part of: Musées d'Art et d'Histoire, list of cultural properties in Geneva
Address: Place Neuve 1204 1204
Website: http://mah-geneve.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.20174,6.14354
Latest update: March 17, 2025 16:43
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