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Lausanne Historical Museum

The Musée Historique de Lausanne (MHL) is a city museum located in the heart of the Cité district, dedicated to the history of Lausanne and its population. Its centerpiece is the iconic model of the city in 1638, introducing the permanent exhibition 'Lausanne, l'Exposition' which explores the economic, social, and cultural evolution of the city.

Families and Kids

The museum offers several activities for children and families, including guided tours for toddlers (Les doudous au musée!, ages 2-6), family detective walks (Les détectives en herbe, ages 4-7), and birthday party workshops (ages 4-12). Audio guides and discovery kits are available for the permanent exhibition.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: History

    • Children experience: 👍 Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18, 0-3
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Play area, Events and birthdays, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Monday
11:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
Tuesday
11:00-18:00 (January 1 to June 30)
11:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
11:00-18:00 (September 1 to December 31)
Wednesday
11:00-18:00 (January 1 to June 30)
11:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
11:00-18:00 (September 1 to December 31)
Thursday
11:00-18:00 (January 1 to June 30)
11:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
11:00-18:00 (September 1 to December 31)
Friday
11:00-18:00 (January 1 to June 30)
11:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
11:00-18:00 (September 1 to December 31)
Saturday
11:00-18:00 (January 1 to June 30)
11:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
11:00-18:00 (September 1 to December 31)
Sunday
11:00-18:00 (January 1 to June 30)
11:00-18:00 (July 1 to August 31)
11:00-18:00 (September 1 to December 31)

Admission fees

12 CHF
3-day pass (with Collection de l'Art Brut and Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy)
6 CHF
AVS/AI, CarteCulture (Caritas) – 3-day pass
0 CHF
Free for under 18s
0 CHF
Free for students, apprentices, unemployed, Cultissime card holders, and Swiss Museum Pass holders
0 CHF
Free on the first Saturday of the month, International Museum Day, and European Heritage Days
6 CHF
Group (from 6 people): CHF 6.-

Contact

Webpage
lausanne.ch
Email
musee.historique@lausanne.ch
Address
Place de la Cathédrale 4, 1005 Lausanne