Hermitage Foundation

The Hermitage Foundation is an art museum housed in a 19th-century manor building located in Lausanne, surrounded by gardens that overlook Lake Geneva and the Alps. The estate contains exhibition galleries throughout its rooms and extends across landscaped grounds that frame views of the surrounding landscape.

The foundation was established in 1984 as a turning point for Swiss art institutions focused on presenting international exhibitions to the public. Since its opening, it has grown to become an important venue for displaying art from different cultures and time periods.

The foundation presents rotating art exhibitions throughout the year that reflect different artistic movements and periods from around the world. Visitors experience how this setting brings together international works that spark conversations about art across cultures and eras.

The museum is open from Tuesday to Sunday with extended evening hours on Thursdays, making it accessible during the workweek and on weekends for most visitors. Entry involves a modest fee, and you should expect to spend time viewing the exhibition galleries and exploring the grounds.

The basement contains an extensive collection of Chinese porcelain that gives this European art museum an unexpected depth in Asian artwork. This hidden collection demonstrates how artistic traditions from distant regions can find their place within a single institution.

Location: Lausanne

Location: Lausanne District

Location: canton Vaud

Official opening: 1984

Part of: list of cultural properties in Lausanne

Address: Route du Signal 2

Phone: +41213205001

Website: https://fondation-hermitage.ch/index.php?id=54&L=0

GPS coordinates: 46.52818,6.63716

Latest update: December 8, 2025 21:01