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Musée Ariana

Musée Ariana
Located in Geneva, Switzerland, the Musée Ariana is the Swiss museum of ceramics and glass. Its collections span 1,200 years, from the 9th century to the present day, covering Switzerland, Europe, the Middle East and the Far East. The museum explores the history and arts of ceramics, glass and stained glass, known as the 'arts of fire'. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum offers discovery trails and treasure hunts for children, as well as workshops and storytelling sessions (from age 4). A tactile zone allows children to touch ceramic pieces and tools.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00 (closed on Mondays).
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

12 CHF
Adult admission
9 CHF
Senior admission
9 CHF
Student admission
9 CHF
Group admission
6 CHF
Junior admission
0 CHF
Free admission for persons under 25 and on the first Sunday of the month.

Contact

Webpage
musee-ariana.ch
Email
ariana(at)geneve.ch
Address
Avenue de la Paix 10, 1202 Genève

Access

Nearby stops

  • Genève, Appia250 meters walking distance
  • Genève, Ariana300 meters walking distance
  • Genève, Nations600 meters walking distance
  • Genève-Sécheron1050 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Genève
3m
Lausanne
54m
Martigny
1h 54m
Sion
2h 9m
Neuchâtel
2h 9m

FAQ

  • Is the reference exhibition (permanent collection) free?
    Yes, the reference exhibition presenting part of the museum's collections is free and accessible without a ticket.
  • Is there a café or restaurant at the museum?
    Yes, 'Il caffè' is open from Wednesday to Sunday, 11:00 to 16:45, on the first floor gallery. A vending machine with drinks and snacks is available in the hall.
  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, there is an alternative level-access entrance via a service lift with a disability bell. A wheelchair is available on request. All exhibition rooms are accessible by lift.
  • Are there guided tours available?
    Yes, guided tours can be booked online for the reference collections or current temporary exhibitions. Tours are available in French, English, German and Italian.
  • Is there a library at the museum?
    Yes, the library on the first floor holds over 10,000 books and about 100 periodicals on ceramics, glass and stained glass. It is open Tuesday to Friday, 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-17:00.

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