"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.

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Roman Museum Nyon

Switzerland / Nyon

The museum (musée Romain) exhibits the artefacts from the ancient Roman city Colonia Iulia Equestris, founded in 45 BC after the conquest of Gaul by Caesar. Veterans of the Roman army were among the first inhabitants. The ancient city center, Noviodunum, is today’s Nyon. The museum is located on the site of the Roman basilica … Read more » “Roman Museum Nyon”

Historical and Porcelain Museum

Switzerland / Nyon

The Museum of History and Porcelain (Musée historique et des porcelaines) is housed in a 12th century castle. The display of the 18th century Nyon porcelain is the highlight of the show, that includes paintings and temporary exhibitions.

Museum of Lake Geneva

Switzerland / Nyon

The museum (Musée du Léman) presents the flora, fauna and people on the shores of the lake by a rich collection of objects, documents, models, navigation and shipping, reconstruction of fisherman’s huts and the centuries old history.