Museum
Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (Geneva)
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The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (MAH) is Geneva's largest museum, housing over 700,000 objects spanning from prehistoric times to the 20th century. The permanent collection includes fine arts (paintings, sculptures), applied arts (furniture, ceramics, clocks), and archaeology (Egyptian, Greek, Roman artifacts). Highlights include works by Swiss artists like Ferdinand Hodler and international masters such as Rembrandt and Monet. The museum also features a remarkable collection of musical instruments. The building itself is a grand neoclassical structure with spacious galleries, making it easy to spend hours exploring. Temporary exhibitions often focus on specific themes or artists.
Don't miss
- See Ferdinand Hodler's monumental painting 'The Woodcutter'
- Explore the Egyptian collection with mummies and sarcophagi
- Admire the decorative arts including Geneva enamel and watches
- View the collection of Old Master paintings, including works by Rembrandt and Veronese
- Don't miss the room of musical instruments from the 16th to 19th centuries
Tickets & tours
Ways to visit Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (Geneva)
You can usually visit on your own. A tour is worth it for transport, a guide, or combining nearby sights into one day.
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