Musée d'ethnographie de Genève
Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, Ethnographic museum in Geneva, Switzerland
The Geneva Ethnography Museum displays over 75,000 objects and 130,000 documents representing cultures and traditions from different regions of the world.
The museum opened its doors on September 25, 1901, under the guidance of Professor Eugene Pittard, who held the first Anthropology Chair at Geneva University.
The permanent exhibition Archives of Human Diversity presents collections that reflect social practices, beliefs, and traditions from multiple societies across continents.
Located near public transport routes, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 11:00 and 18:00, with an Italian restaurant open from 8:30.
The modern building, completed in 2014, features a pagoda-shaped design and includes specialized areas for ethnomusicology workshops and cultural research activities.
Location: Canton of Geneva
Location: Geneva
Inception: September 25, 1901
Founders: Eugène Pittard
Official opening: September 25, 1901
Part of: list of cultural properties in Geneva
Opening Hours: Dinsdag-Zondag 11:00-18:00
Website: http://meg-geneve.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.19779,6.13731
Latest update: March 21, 2025 08:28
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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