Maison du Dessin de Presse

Located on the shores of Lake Geneva in the cultural centre of Morges, Switzerland, the Maison du Dessin de Presse is the only place in Switzerland dedicated to editorial, satirical and humorous press cartoons, presented through several exhibitions and events each year. As a space for temporary exhibitions, it offers the public the chance to discover or rediscover the works of cartoonists through monographs, retrospectives and themed shows. The house aims to bring the medium to life through laughter, encounters and passionate discussions that encourage open-mindedness and critical thinking. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Families and Kids

The Maison du Dessin de Presse welcomes school groups and offers guided tours on request, with free admission for schools in Morges. A pedagogical dossier can be provided on request, and the team can also come to classrooms or put visitors in contact with a press cartoonist.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 0 CHF
    • Free entrance: Yes
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open during exhibitions: Wednesday to Friday and Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00, Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-18:00
Thursday
14:00-18:00
Friday
14:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
14:00-18:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
mddp.ch
Email
contact@mddp.ch
Address
Rue Louis de Savoie 39, 1110 Morges

Access

Nearby stops

  • Morges, Casino0 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
20m
Genève
35m
Martigny
1h 19m
Sion
1h 37m
Neuchâtel
1h 45m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours available at the Maison du Dessin de Presse?
    Yes, guided tours are organised on request. A guided tour of the current exhibition costs CHF 150 per group, while the welcome and introduction during opening hours is free.
  • Is the Maison du Dessin de Presse accessible to wheelchair users?
    Yes, the Maison du Dessin de Presse is accessible to people in wheelchairs.
  • Can school groups visit the Maison du Dessin de Presse?
    Yes, school visits are preferably organised outside opening hours. Admission is free for schools in Morges and costs CHF 80 per class for schools outside Morges, with an additional fee for a visit by a press cartoonist.
  • What is the theme of the Maison du Dessin de Presse?
    The Maison du Dessin de Presse is dedicated to editorial, satirical and humorous press cartoons, presenting the works of cartoonists through monographs, retrospectives and themed exhibitions, and promoting freedom of expression and of the press.

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