Museum of Art and History

The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (MAH) in Geneva, Switzerland, is one of the country's most important encyclopedic museums, housing over 650,000 objects spanning 15,000 years. Its collections cover archaeology, fine arts, graphic arts, applied arts, and watchmaking-jewelry, featuring works by Monet, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Hodler, and Picasso. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions, concerts, performances, and wellness activities throughout the year.

Families and Kids

The MAH offers a wide range of activities for children and families, including creative workshops, storytelling sessions, guided tours for toddlers (ages 3-5), and sensory experiences for babies (3 months to 2 years). A new family program is published every four months.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Lockers: Yes
  • Pushchair accessible: Yes
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: 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
    • Entrance fee: 0 CHF
    • Free entrance: Donation based
    • Price range: $

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00, and on Thursdays from 12:00 to 21:00. Closed on Mondays, December 25, and January 1.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-18:00
Wednesday
11:00-18:00
Thursday
12:00-21:00
Friday
11:00-18:00
Saturday
11:00-18:00
Sunday
11:00-18:00

Admission fees

0 CHF
Adult admission

Contact

Webpage
mahmah.ch
Email
mah@geneve.ch
Address
Rue Charles-Galland 2, 1206 Genève

Access

Nearby stops

  • Genève, Saint-Antoine100 meters walking distance
  • Genève, Athénée300 meters walking distance
  • Genève, Rive400 meters walking distance
  • Genève, Florissant400 meters walking distance
  • Genève-Champel1050 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Genève
9m
Lausanne
55m
Martigny
1h 55m
Sion
2h 10m
Neuchâtel
2h 10m

FAQ

  • Is the museum entrance free?
    The museum has a pay-what-you-wish admission policy ('Paie ce qu'il te plaît'). Visitors can freely choose the amount they wish to pay, based on their budget and satisfaction.
  • Can I visit with a stroller?
    Yes, it is possible to visit the MAH sites with a stroller. Several elevators and ramps provide access to the different floors, though there are steps at some entrances where lifting platforms are available.
  • Are there lockers to store luggage?
    Yes, lockers of different sizes are available for visitors to store bags, suitcases, scooters, or any bulky items. Tokens can be requested free of charge at the reception desk.
  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    Yes, an alternative ground-level entrance equipped with a doorbell is located at 9 Boulevard Jaques-Dalcroze (opposite the Saint-Antoine parking lot).
  • Are there activities for children?
    Yes, the museum offers a variety of activities for children and families, including creative workshops, storytelling sessions, guided tours for toddlers (ages 3-5), and sensory experiences for babies (3 months to 2 years). A new program is published every four months.
  • Can I take photos inside the museum?
    Yes, photography with a smartphone for personal, non-commercial use is allowed, provided the flash is disabled to protect the artworks.

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