Logo

Musée de Carouge

Musée de Carouge
The Musée de Carouge is a municipal museum in Carouge, Switzerland, housed in the historic Maison Montanrouge in the Vieux-Carouge district. Its collections span emblematic ceramic creations, contemporary art, and historical artefacts and documents, with a strong regional focus on the heritage of Carouge. The museum is particularly known for its fine faience collection and for organising the biennial International Ceramics Competition since 1987. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions linked to local life and culture.

Families and Kids

The museum offers children's workshops, such as cyanotype and ceramic painting activities, aimed at children from around 10 years old, organised in connection with its temporary exhibitions. Families can also enjoy the museum's Mediterranean garden.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • 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: Workshops

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 14:00 to 18:00, including public holidays, but only during temporary exhibitions.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
14:00-18:00
Wednesday
14:00-18:00
Thursday
14:00-18:00
Friday
14:00-18:00
Saturday
14:00-18:00
Sunday
14:00-18:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Free entry, without registration, for all temporary exhibitions.

Contact

Webpage
carouge.ch
Email
musee@carouge.ch
Address
Place de Sardaigne 2, 1227 Carouge

Access

Nearby stops

  • Carouge GE, Marché200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Genève
18m
Lausanne
1h 4m
Martigny
2h 4m
Sion
2h 19m
Neuchâtel
2h 19m

FAQ

  • Is the museum open all year round?
    No. The Musée de Carouge is open only during its temporary exhibitions, from Tuesday to Sunday, 14:00 to 18:00, including public holidays.
  • Do I need to book in advance to visit the museum?
    No. Entry to the museum is free and does not require registration for all temporary exhibitions. However, groups are asked to call the museum in advance to reserve a time slot for their visit.
  • Is the museum accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    Yes. The museum states that access for people with reduced mobility is available throughout the museum.
  • Are guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes. Guided tours and cultural mediation activities are offered during the temporary exhibitions, on request and subject to availability, for groups of up to 20 people.
  • Is there a garden at the museum?
    Yes. The museum has a garden with Mediterranean vegetation, including a summer magnolia, several palm trees and a Provence olive tree, open to all during the exhibitions.