Cantonal Museum of Geology

The Cantonal Museum of Geology, part of the Naturéum (Cantonal Museum of Natural Sciences) in Lausanne, presents permanent exhibitions of geology and paleontology at the Palais de Rumine. Its collections include over one million specimens of rocks, minerals, and fossils, featuring extraordinary pieces such as mammoths, dinosaurs, meteorites, and fluorescent minerals.

Families and Kids

The museum offers family-friendly activities such as the 'Mercredi géologique' (free geology workshop every Wednesday), workshops for children aged 3-5, and family trails. The permanent exhibitions are free for under 26s.

Information

Visit duration: 90min
For rainy days: Yes
Free entrance: Yes (partly)
Price range: $
Topic: Natural history
- Children experience: 👍 Child friendly
- Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
- Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Play area, Events and birthdays, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 10:00-17:00
Wednesday: 10:00-17:00
Thursday: 10:00-17:00
Friday: 10:00-17:00
Saturday: 10:00-17:00
Sunday: 10:00-17:00

Admission fees

8 CHF: Adult admission
0 CHF: Free admission to permanent exhibitions
5 CHF: Reduced price for temporary exhibitions
0 CHF: Free for under 26 years old

Contact

Webpage: natureum.ch
Email: info.natureum@vd.ch
Address: Place de la Riponne 6, 1005 Lausanne