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Musée Eugène Burnand

The Musée Eugène Burnand in Moudon, Switzerland, is dedicated to the naturalist painter Eugène Burnand (1850-1921), the only French-speaking Swiss painter to have his own museum in his native town. The permanent exhibition is organized into four distinct spaces grouping the canvases by rural, animal and religious themes. The museum also regularly highlights paintings, drawings and sketches usually kept in its reserves, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

Children can discover the museum through creative workshops, treasure hunts and age-appropriate activities. The museum also offers birthday parties and activities for school groups, as well as guided tours specially designed for children and teenagers.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays from 14:00 to 18:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
14:00-18:00
Thursday
Closed
Friday
Closed
Saturday
14:00-18:00
Sunday
14:00-18:00

Contact

Webpage
eugeneburnand.ch
Email
eugeneburnand@bluewin.ch
Address
Moudon

Access

Nearby stops

  • Moudon, Le Vallon500 meters walking distance
  • Moudon900 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
39m
Bern
1h 13m
Neuchâtel
1h 34m
Martigny
1h 42m
Genève
1h 43m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours available at the museum?
    Yes, the Moudon museums offer various guided tour formats for the permanent collections and temporary exhibitions, on reservation during or outside opening hours. Tours specially designed for children and teenagers are also available.
  • What activities are offered for children?
    Children can discover the museums through creative workshops, treasure hunts and age-appropriate activities. The museum also offers birthday parties and activities for school groups.
  • Can school groups visit the museum?
    Yes, school activities invite pupils to explore the collections through participatory visits and creative workshops adapted to their age. Activities can be tailored to the pedagogical objectives of each class.
  • Where is the museum located in Moudon?
    The museum is installed in the Maison de Denezy, also called the Grand Air, a seigneurial house located in the Ville-Haute (upper town) of Moudon, property of the State.