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Olympic Museum

The Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland, is the world's largest and most comprehensive Olympic collection. Through a 3,000 m² permanent exhibition, visitors can explore the history of the Olympic Games from antiquity to the present day, including artefacts, torches, medals, and sports equipment. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and offers educational programmes, a restaurant, and an Olympic Park.

Families and Kids

The Olympic Museum offers interactive activities for children and adults, a families activity booklet, and a 'Let's Move: Get Active Space' with interactive challenges for children aged 4 to 10. Children aged 15 and below enjoy free admission.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Price range: $$
  • 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, Play area

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Closed on Mondays (except public holidays).
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
09:00-18:00
Wednesday
09:00-18:00
Thursday
09:00-18:00
Friday
09:00-18:00
Saturday
09:00-18:00
Sunday
09:00-18:00

Admission fees

20 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children aged 15 and below
14 CHF
Concessions for seniors, students, apprentices and visitors with disabilities
14 CHF
Groups of 10 people and above

Contact

Webpage
olympics.com
Email
info.museum@olympic.org
Address
Quai d'Ouchy 1, 1006 Lausanne

Access

Nearby stops

  • Lausanne, Parc Musée Olympique200 meters walking distance
  • Lausanne, Elysée450 meters walking distance
  • Lausanne, Montchoisi500 meters walking distance
  • Lausanne, Jordils750 meters walking distance
  • Lausanne1400 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
0m
Genève
46m
Martigny
52m
Sion
1h 7m
Bern
1h 9m

FAQ

  • Is there a cloakroom or luggage storage at the museum?
    Yes, a cloakroom with luggage storage is available on the first floor in the entrance hall. Payment of CHF 1 or 1 EUR is required.
  • Are audio guides available and in which languages?
    Yes, the audio guide can be accessed free of charge on your smartphone without downloading an app. Audio guides are available in three languages.
  • Is there free Wi-Fi at the Olympic Museum?
    Yes, a Swisscom public Wi-Fi network can be accessed free of charge. Connecting involves sending/receiving an SMS.
  • What is the recommended visit duration for the museum?
    We recommend allowing 2 hours for the exhibitions and additional time to enjoy the park, restaurant and shop. Last admission is at 5 p.m.
  • Can I bring my own food and drinks to the museum?
    Visitors can enjoy their own food and drinks in the 1st floor outdoor seating area (partially covered) and in the Olympic Park, but not inside the museum. From May to October, a snack bar is open in the Olympic Park.