mudac

The mudac (Musée cantonal de design et d'arts appliqués contemporains) is a Swiss museum dedicated to contemporary and global design, located in the Plateforme 10 arts district in Lausanne, Switzerland. Its collections span design, contemporary glass art, ceramics, graphic arts and contemporary jewellery, including one of the most important contemporary glass art collections in Europe. The museum presents bold temporary exhibitions and hosts changing temporary exhibitions throughout the year.

Families and Kids

The mudac offers family visits for children aged 6 and over accompanied by an adult, as well as creative workshops for children aged 3 to 5. Young parents can visit the temporary exhibitions with their newborns on Monday mornings. A changing table and children's toilets are available on the ground floor.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Lockers: Yes
  • Pushchair accessible: Yes
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 15 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

Open Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, and on Thursdays from 10:00 to 20:00. Closed on Tuesdays.
Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-20:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
10:00-18:00

Admission fees

15 CHF
Adult admission
12 CHF
Reduced rate for adults aged 26 and over (AVS, AI, unemployment, students, apprentices).
12 CHF
Reduced rate for adults aged 26 and over (AVS, AI, unemployment, students, apprentices).
0 CHF
Free entry for visitors under 26 years old.
0 CHF
Free entry to all exhibitions for everyone on the first Saturday of each month.
25 CHF
Plateforme 10 ticket valid for 3 months with one entry to each of the three museums (Photo Elysée, MCBA, mudac).

Contact

Webpage
mudac.ch
Email
mudac@plateforme10.ch
Address
Place de la Gare 17, 1003 Lausanne

Access

Nearby stops

  • Lausanne, Villard300 meters walking distance
  • Lausanne, gare550 meters walking distance
  • Lausanne-Chauderon850 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
6m
Genève
55m
Martigny
1h 1m
Neuchâtel
1h 9m
Bern
1h 17m

FAQ

  • Are strollers allowed in the museum?
    Yes, you can visit with a stroller, but access with strollers may be restricted during periods of high attendance for security reasons.
  • Can I take photos inside the museum?
    Yes, works in the permanent and temporary exhibitions may be photographed or filmed without flash or lighting equipment for exclusively private use. All works are subject to copyright.
  • Are there lockers available for visitors?
    Yes, self-service lockers are available free of charge for visitors to store their personal belongings, except for luggage larger than 55cm x 35cm x 20cm. Tokens are available at the reception.
  • Is there a place to breastfeed and change my baby?
    Yes, breastfeeding is possible in the exhibition spaces but bottles are not allowed there. You are invited to go to the museum's reception hall or the Café Lumen, both on the ground floor. A changing table is available in the ground-floor toilets, along with toilets specially designed for children.
  • Are animals allowed in the building?
    Animals are not allowed, with the exception of guide dogs accompanying visually impaired or blind people.
  • Is there free Wi-Fi in the building?
    Yes, the mudac and Photo Elysée offer free Wi-Fi.

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