The museums, art galleries and similar organisations are arranged in alphabetical order of their location.
The museum (Musée Historique Lausanne) presents the history of the city from the Middle Ages to the present day. The museum is located in the former bishop’s palace (Palais des Evêques) right next to the cathedral. The collection shows the development of the city from the Middle Ages by documents, historical objects, photography, graphic arts, … Read more » “Historical Museum Lausanne”
The Museum (Musée de l’Elysée) is one of the world’s leading museums entirely dedicated to photography. Since its establishment in 1985, it has improved public understanding of photography through innovative exhibitions, key publications and engaging events. Recognised as a centre of expertise in the field of conservation and enhancement of visual heritage, it holds a … Read more » “Elysée Museum”
The French artist Jean Dubuffet was the first to recognize the worth of spontaneous and non-mainstream art, which he discovered in asylums and prisons, or being created by outsiders and other one-off individuals. He called it “art brut”. Dubuffet offered the city of Lausanne 5000 pieces from his collection. They are housed at the Château … Read more » “Art Brut Museum”
L´Espace presents exhibitions organized by cantonal institutions.