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Centre de la photographie Genève

The Centre de la photographie Genève, founded in 1984, is one of Switzerland's leading institutions dedicated to contemporary photography, located in Geneva, Switzerland. It presents a programme of temporary exhibitions and accompanying events, a cultural education programme for school audiences, and activities for professional artists and photographers. During the renovation of the Bâtiment d'art contemporain, it continues its exhibition programme at Espace Ami-Lullin at the Bibliothèque de Genève and at Maison de l'enfance et de l'adolescence. The centre also publishes the Superscripte collection of books on contemporary photography.

Families and Kids

The Centre de la photographie Genève offers cultural outreach programmes for schools from age 8 (5P) up to university level, including participatory exhibition tours lasting 35 to 55 minutes, some accompanied by image interpretation workshops. School visits are free for school classes, and self-guided tours are also possible. The centre also offers workshops in schools in the canton of Geneva on topics such as image interpretation and self-representation through photography.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: Yes
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations, Workshops

Opening hours

Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 to 18:00, Thursday from 11:00 to 20:00, and Saturday from 11:00 to 16:45. Closed Sunday and Monday.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-18:00
Wednesday
11:00-18:00
Thursday
11:00-20:00
Friday
11:00-18:00
Saturday
11:00-16:45
Sunday
Closed

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
centrephotogeneve.ch
Email
cpg@centrephotogeneve.ch
Address
Promenade des Bastions 8, 1205 Genève

Access

Nearby stops

  • Genève, Saint-Léger250 meters walking distance
  • Genève, Place de Neuve450 meters walking distance
  • Genève, Augustins950 meters walking distance
  • Genève, Maternité-Pédiatrie1050 meters walking distance
  • Genève-Champel1100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Genève
10m
Lausanne
55m
Martigny
1h 55m
Sion
2h 10m
Neuchâtel
2h 10m

FAQ

  • Is the Centre de la photographie Genève free to visit?
    Yes, admission is free for all publics at both exhibition venues, Espace Ami-Lullin and Maison de l'enfance et de l'adolescence.
  • Are the two exhibition venues accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    At Espace Ami-Lullin, access requires climbing about ten steps with a handrail, but an electric stair lift with a Eurokey device is installed, and staff can assist. At Maison de l'enfance et de l'adolescence, the entrance door is automatic and wide, with no stairs or thresholds, and the exhibition space is fully accessible to wheelchairs.
  • Are guide dogs allowed at the exhibition venues?
    Yes, guide dogs are allowed at both Espace Ami-Lullin and Maison de l'enfance et de l'adolescence.
  • Are there relaxed tours for visitors with mental disabilities?
    Yes, relaxed tours are available outside public opening hours, either with a guide or self-guided. To book, send an email to visites@centrephotogeneve.ch requesting a relaxed tour.
  • Are exhibition texts available in large print?
    Exhibition texts are available in large print in French and English at Espace Ami-Lullin, but not at Maison de l'enfance et de l'adolescence.

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