Maison Tavel, Local museum in Genève-Cité, Switzerland.
The museum displays maps, models, furniture, and objects from Geneva's public collections within a medieval building at Rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 6.
The institution opened in 1986 as the Museum of Urban History and Daily Life, occupying a residence that belonged to the noble Tavel family.
Exhibits and collections demonstrate the evolution of Geneva and its inhabitants through artifacts spanning from the Middle Ages to the 19th century.
Visitors can explore the museum from Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 and 18:00, with free admission and suggested donations ranging from 5 to 20 francs.
The museum houses the Magnin Relief, an extensive scale model depicting Geneva's cityscape before the 1850 demolition of its fortifications.
Location: Genève-Cité
Location: Canton of Geneva
Inception: 1986
Part of: list of cultural properties in Geneva
Website: http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/mah/preparer-sa-visite/lieux/maison-tavel
GPS coordinates: 46.20137,6.14713
Latest update: March 3, 2025 15:23
Geneva offers a diverse heritage combining history, science, and nature on the shores of Lake Geneva. The city houses institutions such as the Palace of Nations and CERN, religious buildings like Saint Pierre Cathedral where Calvin preached, as well as cultural spaces like the Patek Philippe Museum dedicated to Swiss watchmaking. The Jet d'Eau, an emblematic fountain shooting water 140 meters high, marks the lake landscape. Visitors also explore the collections at the Natural History Museum, walk through botanical gardens housing alpine and tropical plants, or visit Maison Tavel, the oldest medieval house in the city. The Bains des Pâquis offer swimming and relaxation by the lake with views of Mont Blanc. This concentration of historic, scientific, and natural sites makes Geneva a comprehensive destination for discovering the Swiss Romand heritage.
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