Lausanne Museum of History, History museum in central Lausanne, Switzerland
The Lausanne Museum of History is a collection of objects, documents, and artworks located in the city center. It traces the development of Lausanne from medieval times to the modern day, showing different aspects of how the city has grown and changed.
The museum was founded in 1918 and is housed in a historic building. It holds a detailed 1638 model of Lausanne that shows how the city looked during that period.
The museum explores how Lausanne developed as a city and how people have lived here over time. The displays cover topics like water systems, transportation, and housing that continue to shape daily life in the city today.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, and audio guides are available in several languages to help you understand the displays. You can move through the exhibition at your own pace and explore the different sections.
The museum holds a specialized collection of city maps, architectural drawings, and old photographs that visitors often overlook. These materials reveal how Lausanne's appearance changed across centuries.
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