Frog museum, Taxidermy museum in Estavayer-le-Lac, Switzerland
The Frog Museum houses 108 stuffed frogs arranged in detailed dioramas depicting everyday scenes from 19th-century life, including frogs drinking beer and getting haircuts.
A former soldier in Napoleon Bonaparte's army, Francois Perrier, created this collection in the 1850s by collecting frogs during his countryside walks and preparing them through taxidermy.
The museum displays merge Swiss military heritage with folk art through its collection of 200 military lamps and artifacts spanning from medieval times to the 20th century.
Located at Rue du Musée 13 in Estavayer-le-Lac, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00-12:00 and 14:00-17:00.
Each stuffed frog wears miniature clothing and interacts with custom-made furniture in scenes that represent daily activities of Swiss village life from the 1800s.
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-12:00, 14:00-17:00
Website: http://museedesgrenouilles.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.84949,6.84880
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:33
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