Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts, Art museum in Lausanne, Switzerland
The Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts displays 10,000 artworks spanning from ancient Egypt through Post-Impressionism in a modern architectural setting near Lausanne station.
Founded in 1841 through private funding from artist Marc-Louis Arlaud, the museum maintains its position as one of Switzerland's oldest art institutions.
The collection features works by Swiss artists including Abraham-Louis-Rodolphe Ducros, Charles Gleyre, and international creators such as Marcel Broodthaers and Bruce Nauman.
Located in the Plateforme 10 cultural district, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, with extended hours until 20:00 on Thursdays.
The museum building incorporates deep vertical fins and modular sheds to control natural light, protecting sensitive artworks while creating dynamic visual effects.
Location: Lausanne
Location: Lausanne District
Location: canton Vaud
Inception: 1841
Accessibility: Acessível para cadeira de rodas
Part of: list of cultural properties in Lausanne
Address: Pl. de la Gare 16, 1003 Lausanne 1014 1014
Opening Hours: Terça-feira,Quarta-feira,Sexta-feira-Domingo 10:00-18:00; Quinta-feira 10:00-20:00
Phone: +41(0)213163445
Website: http://mcba.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.51799,6.62544
Latest update: March 10, 2025 16:12
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