Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy

Located in Lausanne, Switzerland, the Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy houses the remains of a rich Roman dwelling and presents the archaeological finds discovered on the site of Lousonna, a Gallo-Roman town on the shores of Lake Geneva. The permanent exhibition portrays the daily life of the Helvetians after their integration into the Roman Empire around 15 BC, covering language, technology, trade and culture. A new interactive space is dedicated to current archaeological research and the trades of archaeology. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions on themes linking antiquity and contemporary society.

Families and Kids

The museum welcomes families and offers dedicated children's trails, a walk in the archaeological park and cultural programme events. Children can also celebrate their birthday at the museum, with workshops from age 4.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Events and birthdays
    • Entrance fee: 8 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00; closed on Mondays (except Easter, Pentecost and the federal day of fasting) and on 24, 25, 31 December and 1 January.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-18:00
Wednesday
11:00-18:00
Thursday
11:00-18:00
Friday
11:00-18:00
Saturday
11:00-18:00
Sunday
11:00-18:00

Admission fees

8 CHF
Adult admission
5 CHF
AVS/AI, CarteCulture (Caritas) (Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy only)
0 CHF
Children under 18, students, apprentices, unemployed, Cultissime card, Swiss museums pass
5 CHF
Groups (from 6 people) per person

Contact

Webpage
lausanne.ch
Email
mrv@lausanne.ch
Address
Chemin du Bois-de-Vaux 24, 1007 Lausanne

Access

Nearby stops

  • Lausanne, Bois de Vaux150 meters walking distance
  • Lausanne, Siège du CIO250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
15m
Genève
54m
Martigny
1h 11m
Sion
1h 26m
Neuchâtel
1h 26m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    Yes. Access to the temporary exhibitions is at ground level, access to the permanent exhibition is by lift, and there are toilets adapted for people with disabilities.
  • Can children celebrate their birthday at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers birthday celebrations for children, with workshops from age 4.
  • Is there a children's discovery trail in the permanent exhibition?
    Yes, the museum has a young public trail featuring a mascot, a mouse named Chizi, who guides children through the exhibition in a playful way.
  • Is there an archaeological park near the museum?
    Yes, the archaeological park, a short walk from the museum, offers a stroll through the remains of the ancient town centre of Lousonna, with explanatory panels and eight optical viewers.
  • Does the museum offer guided tours and workshops?
    Yes, throughout the year the museum offers a wide range of activities including guided tours, educational workshops, one-off events and themed trails, for classes, families, adults and groups.

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