Things to do in Lausanne, Canton of Vaud: The Best Museums

April 22, 2022 Leida Jutras

Lausanne was once an intellectual capital, attracting great thinkers such as Rousseau and Voltaire. Today it is a haven for those who love water skiing, swimming and sailing. The International Olympic Committee is even headquartered here. The town's history is evident, though, in its medieval cathedral, the museums of the Palais de Rumine, and Ouchy, the port where Lord Byron wrote "The Prisoner of Chillon" and the Treaty of Lausanne was ratified. For great views, hike up to the Signal de Sauvabelin.
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1. Collection de l'Art Brut

avenue Bergieres 11 av, Lausanne 1004 Switzerland +41 21 315 25 70 [email protected] http://www.artbrut.ch/
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4.5 based on 626 reviews

Collection de l'Art Brut

Reviewed By JudeG139

The unexpected, the unusual, a home for outsider art before there was even such a category. Naive, regional and outsider artists convene in one outstanding collection of truly rarified art. Don't miss the tattoo collection (yes actual skin) dating from the 19th century. If you like strange exotic and esoteric art, this is the place for you!

2. The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique)

Quai d' Ouchy 1, Lausanne 1006 Switzerland +41 21 621 65 11 [email protected] http://www.olympic.org/museum
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4.5 based on 2,591 reviews

The Olympic Museum Lausanne (Musee Olympique)

Would you like to relive great Olympic moments? Feel the pulse of the champions? The world of the Games with its many facets will open up to you! The Museum has 3000 m2 of exhibition space, over 1500 exhibits, 150 screens and our passion, combining to create the ultimate experience and give you some great stories to tell.

Reviewed By LunaNina-P - Athens, Greece

There is not a single corner of this museum that will make you feel bored! Amazing exhibits from all over the world, the guests can find interactive activities in every room, video walls, an amazing archive of all the history of the Olympic Games. A great choice for visitors of all ages!

3. Fondation de l'Hermitage

route du Signal 2, Lausanne 1018 Switzerland +41 21 320 50 01 [email protected] http://www.fondation-hermitage.ch
Excellent
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4.5 based on 228 reviews

Fondation de l'Hermitage

Top-notch art museum with impressive exhibitions from master painters from the Renaissance to the 21th century.

Reviewed By dlhutchison - Kentville, Canada

Amazing exhibition of Canadian Impressionism in this jewel of a gallery. The city is so fortunate to have such an amazing home to display heritage work in a heritage parlour environment. The staff and director are top notch!

4. Musee de l'Elysee

avenue de l' Elysee 18, Lausanne 1006 Switzerland +41 21 316 99 11 [email protected] http://www.elysee.ch/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 171 reviews

Musee de l'Elysee

5. Volkswrecks Museum

Route des Fosseaux, Saint Sulpice, Lausanne 2123 Switzerland +41 79 278 09 89 [email protected] http://www.musee-vw.ch
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4.5 based on 14 reviews

Volkswrecks Museum

6. Musee de la Chaussure

rue du Rotillon 10, Lausanne 1003 Switzerland +41 21 312 06 77 http://www.shoemuseum.ch/
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4.5 based on 5 reviews

Musee de la Chaussure

7. Bolo Museum

EPFL Station 14, Lausanne 1015 Switzerland +41 78 748 21 16 [email protected] http://www.bolo.ch/
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4.5 based on 12 reviews

Bolo Museum

Programmed Disappearance The Bolo Museum investigates A unique, provocative and entertaining exhibit that tells the history of computers in a different way

8. Musee de la Main Unil-Chuv

rue du Bugnon 21 En Face des Urgences du Chuv, Lausanne 1011 Switzerland +41 21 314 49 55 http://www.museedelamain.ch
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4.5 based on 10 reviews

Musee de la Main Unil-Chuv

9. Plateforme 10

place de la Gare 16, Lausanne 1003 Switzerland +41 21 316 25 55 http://www.facebook.com/Plateforme10.ch/
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4.5 based on 8 reviews

Plateforme 10

10. Galerie de l'Univers

rue Centrale 5, Lausanne 1003 Switzerland +41 21 312 85 42 http://www.guide-contemporain.ch/lieux/galerie-de-lunivers/
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4.0 based on 1 reviews

Galerie de l'Univers

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