Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Geneva
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Geneva, Art and history museum in Les Tranchées, Geneva, Switzerland
The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire is a four-story building housing about 7,000 square meters of exhibition space where artworks and historical objects are displayed side by side. The layout brings together paintings, sculptures, and archaeological finds from different regions and time periods.
The museum emerged from merging two earlier institutions: the Musée des Beaux-Arts founded in 1826 and the Musée Académique established in 1818. The combined collections found their current home in 1910 and have remained there since.
The museum displays artworks spanning from medieval times to the 20th century, with pieces by renowned painters reflecting the artistic evolution visible to today's visitors. The collections show how different periods and cultures expressed their ideas through painting and sculpture.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, giving visitors ample time to explore during weekdays or weekends. The location is easy to reach and well-suited for an afternoon or leisurely visit in the city.
The archaeological section holds a remarkable collection including objects from European prehistory, ancient Egypt, and Sudan, with a mummy from the 9th century BC on display. These artifacts from distant lands are often overlooked by visitors who focus mainly on the paintings.
Location: Genève-Cité
Location: Geneva
Inception: 1910
Official opening: October 15, 1910
Operator: Ville de Genève
Part of: list of cultural properties in Geneva
Address: Rue Charles-Galland 2, 1206 Genève
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-18:00
Phone: +41224182600
Website: https://mahmah.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.19930,6.15157
Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:04
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