Musée du Petit Palais, Modern art museum in Geneva, Switzerland
The Musée du Petit Palais features multiple exhibition spaces dedicated to contemporary artworks, including paintings, sculptures, and multimedia installations.
Established in 1968, the museum emerged during a period of significant growth in Geneva's cultural institutions, marking a new chapter in the city's artistic development.
The museum maintains a collection that represents various movements in modern art, offering visitors an overview of artistic evolution throughout different decades.
Located near the Centre for Contemporary Art, the museum provides guided tours in multiple languages and maintains regular opening hours from Tuesday to Sunday.
The building structure incorporates distinct exhibition areas that create specific viewing conditions for different art pieces through natural and artificial lighting combinations.
Location: Geneva
Official opening: 1968
Website: http://ville-geneve.ch/plan-ville/musees/petit-palais
GPS coordinates: 46.19773,6.15090
Latest update: March 4, 2025 03:30
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