Musée Jenisch Vevey

The Musée Jenisch Vevey, located in Vevey, Switzerland, is an art museum dedicated to drawing, printmaking and painting, preserving six centuries of creation. Its collections include more than 40,000 prints, 11,000 drawings and around 1,600 paintings, including the Cabinet cantonal des estampes, one of the five most prestigious print collections in Switzerland. It also houses the world's largest collection of works by Oskar Kokoschka, as well as works by artists such as Bocion, Courbet, Hodler, Vallotton and Morandi. The museum regularly renews its permanent display and hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum is committed to welcoming families through the Môm'Art initiative and the 'Ten rights of the young visitor'. It offers cultural mediation workshops for school classes and a podcast series for young audiences to discover contemporary art. The museum is fully accessible with strollers.

Information

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

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, with extended opening until 20:00 on special Thursdays; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-18:00
Wednesday
11:00-18:00
Thursday
11:00-20:00
Friday
11:00-18:00
Saturday
11:00-18:00
Sunday
11:00-18:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
Senior admission
5 CHF
Student admission
0 CHF
Free admission for visitors under 18 years old.
0 CHF
Free admission on the first weekend of each month.

Contact

Webpage
museejenisch.ch
Email
info@museejenisch.ch
Address
Avenue de la Gare 2, 1800 Vevey

Access

Nearby stops

  • Vevey, Ronjat250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
21m
Martigny
41m
Sion
56m
Genève
1h 15m
Bern
1h 31m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible to visitors with reduced mobility and to strollers?
    Yes, the museum is fully accessible for people with reduced mobility and for strollers. A wheelchair is available on site, and a ramp is located at the rear of the building on Rue des Communaux.
  • Can I consult works on paper from the collections?
    Yes, the consultation cabinet (Salle Leenaards) on the top floor of the museum allows works on paper to be examined under ideal conditions. It is open to researchers and to anyone who requests access in advance, by appointment.
  • Are guided tours available and in which languages?
    Guided tours are available from Tuesday to Sunday in French or English. It is recommended to book group visits a few weeks in advance, with a maximum of 20 people per group.
  • Is there a café and a shop at the museum?
    Yes, a café-salon welcomes visitors in the entrance hall during opening hours, and a bookshop-boutique offers museum catalogues, postcards, stationery and limited-edition accessories.
  • Is the museum closed on certain days of the year?
    The museum is closed on Mondays, as well as on 25 December and 1 January. It is also temporarily closed for installation on certain dates, such as from 20 to 30 April, from 24 August to 4 September and from 5 October to 4 November 2026.

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