Cantonal Museum of Archeology and History, Archaeology and history museum in Lausanne, Switzerland
The Musée cantonal d'archéologie et d'histoire is a museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, dedicated to the archaeology and history of the canton of Vaud. It occupies several rooms in the Palais de Rumine, a large public building in the city center, and displays objects from prehistory to the present day.
The museum was created in 1852, building on collections started in 1818, and it moved into the Palais de Rumine in 1906. Over time, it has focused more on archaeological finds from the canton, especially after a 1912 law gave the canton ownership of such discoveries.
The museum is part of the Palais de Rumine, a building that houses several cultural institutions and gives the area a scholarly feel. Inside, the rooms named after Frédéric Troyon and Albert Naef show the region's past through objects found locally, and temporary exhibitions often highlight recent discoveries.
The museum is in the Palais de Rumine, near the Riponne square, and is easy to reach on foot or by public transport. The permanent exhibitions are free, and the rooms are spread over one floor, so you can explore them at your own pace.
The museum cares for a huge collection of objects, but only a small fraction is on display in the Palais de Rumine. Most of the pieces are kept in a storage facility in Lucens, and some are lent to other museums across Switzerland.
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