Museums in Vaud
The canton of Vaud is a region with the most museums per capita. With such an offer, each culture buffs is sure to find what they are interested in, be it history, contemporary art or societal topics.
The long and exciting history of the canton of Vaud is told in many museums that are sometimes set up in centuries-old sites. Several castles dating from the Middle Ages or the century of enlightenment offer the perfect place to exhibit vestiges and authentic objects
History with a capital H sometimes gives way to traditions or the arts and crafts that have been kept alive over centuries such as the making of bread, wine and salt, which attract visitors to unique sites that are filled with anecdotes.
Art in all its forms is also highlighted in many cultural sites in Vaud. Recognised throughout the world, these museums also feature the stunning landscapes of the region, which have been reinterpreted by inspired painters and photographers.
Finally, societal topics and famous guests also deserve lively and interactive exhibitions. The Olympic Museum, Chaplin’s World and Aquatis are some of the canton’s most popular attractions.
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Pestalozzi Documentation and Research Centre
Heinrich Pestalozzi (1746-1827) is a Swiss pedagogue, teacher and thinker, pioneer of modern pedagogy. He dedicated his life to teaching poor children. He lived in Yverdon-les-Bains for 20 years.
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House of the Bell and of popular memory
Nestled at the top of the village of Juriens, 2 km away from Romainmôtier, the ‘House of the Bell and of popular memory’ is a unique exhibition space filled with decorative and animal bells from Switzerland and other countries.
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The Espace Gutenberg
The Espace Gutenberg at Yvonand practises the old techniques of typography and lithography, as well as the production of paper in a vat. The authentic 19th century machines are impressive and all in working order.
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La Muette – espaces littéraires
La Muette – espaces littéraires, the City of Pully's new cultural institution dedicated to C. F. Ramuz and literature, is based on the writer's office in his family home in the heart of the old town of Pully.
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House of Press Cartooning
The House of Press Cartooning, which opened in 2009, is the place for exhibitions, press cartoon consulting and development in western Switzerland.
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EXPLORiT
The EXPLORiT center hosts a city of sciences whose aim is to inspire its guests, depending on their age, and offers them a practical approach to science, technology, nature and the environment through a number of activities on these themes.
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Collection de l'Art Brut
One of Lausanne’s key museums, the Collection de l’Art Brut, housed in a magnificent mansion, is full of surprises with its unique collection of works by self-taught artists, far removed from conventional artistic codes.
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Jan Michalski Foundation
The Jan Michalski Foundation in Montricher is a place entirely dedicated to literature, and where a writers’ residency, library, an auditorium and exhibition hall coexist under a superb canopy in perfect harmony with Mother Nature. It is located in magnificent countryside, at the foot of the Jura, facing Lake Geneva and the Alps.
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Blonay-Chamby railway
The century-old steam or electric trains take visitors from Blonay on a journey through viaducts, tunnels and pastures that offer a magnificent view of the Vaud Riviera, Lake Geneva and Savoy. Once at their destination, a visit to the museum allows the curious to discover one of the most complete and representative railway collections in Europe! The museum's café-restaurant with a large terrace offers time for a break while watching the train movements from the front row!
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Pierre Golay Exhibition
Thanks to Tinguely’s unique time machines the exhibition takes you on a voyage through a thousand years of change, of the universe and Switzerland.
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