"The cradle of the confederation" Chamber of the Swiss national Council by Charles Giron (1859-1914), 1901.
Photograph: www.parlament.ch.

Swiss Culture and History in European perspective

Museums and art galleries

The museums, art galleries and similar organisations are arranged in alphabetical order of their location.

Select a country:

Suisse Photography Museum

Switzerland / Vevey

The museum presents the history of photographers and photography, inventors, techniques and instruments.  

Henri Nestlé Museum Vevey

Switzerland / Vevey

The museum presents 150 years of the company’s history, product development and brands.  

C.C. Olsommer Museum

Switzerland / Veyras

The museum exhibits works by Charles Clos Olsommer (1883-1966) and pays attention to his formative years in Munich, his symbolism, Jugendstil and the influence of the School of Art of Munich.

Chillon Castle

Switzerland / Veytaux

Chillon Castle (Château de Chillon) is located on the shores of Lake Geneva. The museum shows the monument and objects of art with over 1 000 years of history.