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Your visit

Find all the practical information here to plan your visit to our museums.

Map

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    Arts

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    Architecture

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    History

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    Science and technology

Click on the map to find out where our museums are! 

By public transport

You can access so many museums with the Lausanne City Pass, which is valid for one, two or three days!


On foot

Many museums are grouped in restricted zones, meaning they are all within easy walking distance of each other.


By car

Lots of museums have their own parking or drop-off area.

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Museums with nearby parking facilities

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Family visits

Family visits

It is always a great idea to visit museums as a family! Share quality time together as you each find something to enjoy. Our tailored offers are listed here.

Group visits

Group visits

Whether you come with your friends, colleagues or fellow tourists, you are sure to find a group outing that’s just right for you here.

School visits

School visits

Museums are a fascinating and exciting world for school children! A place where they can explore and experience a new way of learning, especially with all the media-based cultural activities on offer.

Inclusion in our museums

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    Accessibility

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    Inclusivity

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Motor impairments

Barrier-free buildings for visitors in wheelchairs
Folding chairs available to borrow 
Drop-off areas

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Cognitive impairments

Modified guided tours
Adapted content and mode of presentation

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Hearing impairments

Audio induction loop
Guided tours in sign language

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Visual impairments

Audio guides
Audio descriptive guides
Guide dogs welcome

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Shops and restaurants

Tips

THE MUSEUM PASS

THE MUSEUM PASS

There are several passes available that allow you to obtain a combined offer to visit several institutions in a defined period of time.

UNDER 25s

UNDER 25s

Under 25? You can enjoy discounted entry rates at our museums, many of which have great or even free offers.

FREE ADMISSION!

FREE ADMISSION!

Countless exhibitions (especially collections) are permanently free to all. Most of the museums offer free entry on the first Saturday of the month and on International Museum Day, the 18th of May.

GOOD TO KNOW

GOOD TO KNOW

Many museums are open on Mondays, these include: Mudac, Photo Elysée, Musée de l'immigration, Musée et jardins botaniques cantonaux, Archizoom, Musée Bolo and Cinémathèque.