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 museum occupies a square building with 60-meter sides, four floors, and 7,000 square meters of exhibition space showcasing art and historical collections.
The museum institution originated from the 1826 Musée des Beaux-Arts and the 1818 Musée Académique, merging their collections into the current location in 1910.
The fine art section displays medieval through 20th century paintings, including Konrad Witz's The Miraculous Draught of Fishes from 1444 and works by Rembrandt.
The museum maintains regular hours from Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 and 18:00, allowing visitors to explore its extensive collections throughout the week.
The archaeological section presents artifacts from European prehistory, ancient Egypt, including a 9th century BC mummy, and the Kerma culture of Sudan.
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 1206 1206
Opening Hours: Terça-feira-Domingo 11:00-18:00
Phone: +41224182600
Website: https://mahmah.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.19923,6.15267
Latest update: May 11, 2025 15:31
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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