Things to do in Geneva, Canton of Geneva: The Best History Museums

November 22, 2021 Velvet Mowry

The shores of Lake Geneva have attracted visitors and invaders for millennia. The cheerful city of Geneva sits on the lake's western shore, lofty snowcapped peaks creating a gorgeous backdrop on all sides. The city is perfect for exploring on foot; rent a bike to venture further. The top of any itinerary should be visits to Geneva's lakefront and its famed water fountain, the Flower Clock in the English Garden, St. Peter's Cathedral, Reformation Wall, Place Neuve and the birthplace of the U.N.
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1. Musee du Vieux Plainpalais

boulevard du Pont-d'Arve 35, Geneva 1205 Switzerland +41 22 781 60 85 http://www.aiplainpalais.ch/?page_id=22
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Musee du Vieux Plainpalais

2. Musee D'Art Et D'Histoire

rue Charles-Galland 2, Geneva 1206 Switzerland +41 22 418 26 00 [email protected] http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/mah/
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Musee D'Art Et D'Histoire

Built between 1903 and 1910 by Genevan architect Marc Camoletti, with the aim of regrouping under one roof a number of dispersed public collections, the Musée d'art et d'histoire is one of Switzerland's most important encyclopaedic museums. Boasting over half a million objects including a number of major works and unique series that have made it an institution of international stature, the museum maintains a permanent exhibition of a selection of itsapplied arts, fine arts and archaeology collections. Regional archaeological discoveries, Egyptian and Classical antiquities, artworks, furniture, arms, musical instruments, paintings and sculptures all bear witness to 15,000 years of history. A renovation and enlargement project is currently underway and constitutes one of the major challenges facing the Museum over the coming years.

Reviewed By timfl2016 - Urbana, United States

This museum is located in the Old Town, with free admissions. Its collection of Swiss paintings is very nice, especially those by Ferdinand Hodler Wolfgang-Adam Töpffer. The building is impressive, too.

3. Maison Tavel

rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 6, Geneva 1204 Switzerland +41 22 418 37 00 [email protected] http://institutions.ville-geneve.ch/fr/mah/lieux-dexposition/maison-tavel/?fb_locale=en_GB
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Maison Tavel

This historic building, the foundations of which date back to the 12th century, houses a museum that documents the history of the city.

Reviewed By 588phis - Bangkok, Thailand

This is a free museum highlighting the history of Geneva. The 3D model of the city on the top floor was fascinating. Do not miss it.

4. Musee d'histoire des sciences de la Ville de Geneve

rue de Lausanne 128 Villa Bartholoni, Geneva 1202 Switzerland +41 22 418 50 60 http://www.ville-ge.ch/mhs/index.php
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4.5 based on 132 reviews

Musee d'histoire des sciences de la Ville de Geneve

Reviewed By ginak2802 - Dublin, Ireland

Great museum with a lot of interesting stuff,you can learn a lot.Very friendly staff.Museum free of charge.It sits in the beautiful spot facing the lake.

5. Musee du Service d'Incendie et de Secours

Rue du Stand 1bis, Geneva 1204 Switzerland
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