Nestled in the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, the Museum of Art and History ranks among Switzerland’s largest museums. Boasting a collection of around 650,000 objects spanning applied arts, fine arts, and archaeology across five floors, the museum embraces a dynamic and innovative approach to showcase its treasures through unexpected exhibitions. Annually, it hosts approximately ten temporary exhibitions, frequently inviting contemporary artists to contribute. The museum organizes a variety of surprising events, including yoga classes in the galleries and after-work parties.
Explore a curated selection of works by Michel Grillet, a Swiss artist born in Geneva, at the MAH. Grillet delves into landscape traditions, notably influenced by Japanese art. His drawings, often showcased in series, are marked by a simplicity and precision reminiscent of haiku poetry. This exhibition engages in a conversation with the museum’s collection, highlighting connections with Swiss masters such as Alexandre Calame and Ferdinand Hodler.
Immerse yourself in 15,000 years of Geneva history, reinterpreted by New York artist Carol Bove, born in Geneva in 1971. The exhibition takes a fresh look at the MAH collection, inviting visitors to follow a timeline from regional archaeological discoveries to the most recent contemporary pieces. Presented chronologically, the works take a creative, anthropological, interactive and educational approach. Between ancient artifacts, masterpieces and everyday objects, this new Carte Blanche revisits the museum space, blurring the boundaries between art and everyday objects. An invitation to touch, feel and observe in a new way, free from convention, to redefine our relationship with art and the museum.
Even if you’re not a fan of bouquets, join us for a spring-themed walk brimming with enchanting tales about the mysterious power of flowers.
Kids aged 6 and up, accompanied by an adult.
Delve into the symbolism of birds in art with a thematic tour at the Museum of Art and History in Geneva, guided by Elisa Garin, Elodie Sierro, and Alice Mojonnier as part of the Festival Histoire et Cité.
In French.
As part of the Festival Histoire et Cité, the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire offers a themed tour, Les Chimères du MAH. Led by Stéphanie-Aloysia Moretti, this tour explores a fascinating collection of hybrid creatures—lion-headed goddesses, winged horses, dragons, and more—unveiling the myths and legends that have shaped them through the ages.
In French.
Join this parent-child workshop where you’ll recreate a masterpiece from the museum using LEGO and take home your inspired creation!
Kids aged 6 and up, accompanied by an adult.
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