🇨🇭 Uncover the secrets of Geneva: the fascinating world of the Museum of Art and History
One of the largest museums in Switzerland
Funded by banker Charles Galland and designed by architect Marc Camoletti
The collections here are rich, covering many fields such as art, archaeology, and crafts. You can see various precious exhibits here, ranging from ancient civilizations to modern art
🎨 Recommended works:
The Geneva carpet (La Tenture de Genève) is a series of tapestries from the late Middle Ages depicting religious scenes and historical events.
It also has a rich collection of ancient Egyptian artifacts, including mummies, statues and sarcophagi
As an important center of the watch industry, the Geneva Museum also exhibits a series of exquisite historical clocks and watchmaking tools, showing the glorious history of Swiss precision craftsmanship.
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Special exhibitions may incur additional fees
(Website address available on Google Maps)
🚇 Transportation:
* Metro: Take the metro to Cornavin station, then take the bus to the museum
* Public transportation: Bus No. 5, 8, and 25 can go directly to the door
🅿️Recommended parking lot:
Parking Saint-Antoine
* Opening hours: 24h
* Distance to the museum: Approximately 5 minutes’ walk
* Features: Located in the center of the old town, suitable for exploring the old town after visiting the museum
* 💰: About CHF 3 per hour
Parking in Mont-Blanc
* Opening hours: 24h
* Distance to the museum: Approximately 15 minutes’ walk
* Features: Close to Lake Geneva, you can enjoy the lake view while walking to the museum
* 💰: Approximately CHF 4 per hour
🕒 Opening hours:
* Tuesday to Sunday: 11:00h - 18:00h
* Closed on Monday: Don’t miss out ‼ ️
* Last admission: 17:30h
* Note: There may be adjustments during special holidays, so it is recommended to check the official website before departure
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