Best museums in Geneva

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MEG — Musée d'ethnographie de Genève
An ethnographic museum housing over 80,000 artifacts from around the world. Exhibitions tell stories of cultural diversity, using interactive elements.
Musée Ariana
A museum of ceramics and glass with an extensive collection of porcelain and glassware. Housed in a neo-Renaissance building and surrounded by a picturesque park.
Grand Théâtre de Genève
A renowned theater founded in 1879, symbolizing the performing arts in Geneva. The neoclassical building attracts visitors with its high-quality opera and ballet productions, as well as a variety of cultural events.
Bâtiment des Forces Motrices
A historic building on the banks of the Rhône, built in the 19th century as a hydroelectric station. Today it serves as a cultural center with exhibitions and concerts, preserving elements of industrial architecture.
Musée international de la Croix-Rouge et du Croissant-Rouge
A museum dedicated to the humanitarian work of the Red Cross. Exhibits cover human rights, refugee aid, and the consequences of wars.
Fondation Baur, musée des arts d'Extrême-Orient
A museum founded in 1964, dedicated to the art and culture of East Asia. Its collection includes Chinese ceramics, porcelain, and Japanese prints. The exhibitions are periodically updated, creating an atmosphere of tranquility and focus on art.
Maison Tavel
A historic building from the 14th century that has become a museum of Geneva’s history. Collections include artifacts, photographs, and interactive exhibits detailing the city’s development.
Muséum d'histoire naturelle de Genève
One of the largest natural history museums in Switzerland, founded in 1820. It offers diverse exhibitions focusing on biodiversity and geology, with special attention to local flora and fauna as well as ecosystems from different regions of the world.
Théâtre de Carouge
A theater complex in Carouge, founded in 1966. It combines modern and traditional design and offers a variety of productions, supporting local authors and touring troupes.
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
One of the largest museums in Geneva. Its collections cover painting, sculpture, archaeology, and decorative arts, featuring works by great masters.
Musée d'histoire des sciences de la Ville de Genève
Founded in 2000, this museum is located in a former observatory and dedicated to the development of science and technology. It showcases antique scientific instruments and interactive installations covering various fields of science, including astronomy and biology.