Cantonal museum of Zoology, Lausanne
Cantonal museum of Zoology, Lausanne, Science museum at Palais de Rumine, Lausanne, Switzerland.
The Cantonal Museum of Zoology presents three main exhibitions focusing on vertebrates, invertebrates, and comparative anatomy through detailed specimen collections.
Founded in 1818, the museum evolved from natural history objects collected by Daniel-Alexandre Chavannes at the Académie de Lausanne in 1779.
The museum functions as a department of Naturéum since 2023, maintaining its role in scientific education through systematic presentations of animal specimens.
Located in central Lausanne, the museum opens Tuesday through Thursday from 11:00 to 18:00 and Friday through Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00.
The institution houses the extensive ant collection of Auguste Forel and the insect collection of Jacques Aubert, contributing to its specialization in myrmecology.
Location: Lausanne
Location: Lausanne District
Inception: 1818
Official opening: 1818
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Part of: list of cultural properties in Lausanne
Address: Place de la Riponne 6
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Thursday 11:00-18:00; Friday-Sunday 11:00-17:00; Holidays 11:00-17:00
Phone: +41(0)213163460
Website: http://zoologie.vd.ch
GPS coordinates: 46.52375,6.63395
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10
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