Lake Geneva Museum, History museum on Lake Geneva, Switzerland
The Lake Geneva Museum is a history museum in Switzerland dedicated to the region around the lake. Its collections include archaeological finds, historical documents, and everyday objects that together illustrate how communities here developed over the centuries.
The museum began with donations from local families eager to preserve their area's past. It documents how people first settled here and how their lives changed through different periods.
The museum shows how the region and daily life around the lake changed over time. The displays reveal how tourism and new industries shaped the way people lived here.
The best way to explore the museum is to take your time moving through the different sections. The displays are organized clearly so you can follow the story easily without feeling rushed.
Many visitors overlook that much of the collection comes from people whose families witnessed the lake's transformation firsthand over generations. These personal connections give the museum a story that goes beyond objects on display.
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Opening Hours: April-October Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; November-March Tuesday-Sunday 14:00-17:00
Phone: +41223164250
Website: https://museeduleman.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.37998,6.24032
Latest update: December 14, 2025 15:01
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