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Plateforme 10 (3 museums)

Plateforme 10 is the arts district in Lausanne, Switzerland, hosting three Vaud cantonal museums: mudac (design and applied arts), Photo Elysée (photography) and MCBA (fine arts), as well as the collections of the Toms Pauli and Félix Vallotton foundations. Located just steps from Lausanne train station, the site also features an esplanade, restaurants, terraces, bookshops and arcades. The museums present permanent collections and changing temporary exhibitions across art, photography and design.

Families and Kids

The museums offer guided tours and workshops for families and children, and the site includes a creative space and restaurants that welcome children. The Café Lumen notes that its dishes appeal to children as well.

Information

  • Visit duration: 180min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

The museums are open daily from 10:00 to 18:00, with extended hours until 20:00 on Thursdays; the MCBA is closed on Mondays.
Monday
10:00-18:00
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-18:00
Thursday
10:00-20:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
10:00-18:00

Admission fees

25 CHF
Adult admission
15 CHF
Single museum admission for adults aged 26 and over.
19 CHF
Reduced rate for adults aged 26 and over (AVS, AI, unemployed, students, apprentices) for the 3-museum ticket.
12 CHF
Reduced rate for adults aged 26 and over (AVS, AI, unemployed, students, apprentices) for a single museum.
0 CHF
Free admission for visitors under 26 years old.
38 CHF
Duo ticket for two adults aged 26 and over, valid for 3 months for the 3 museums.
0 CHF
Free admission on the first Saturday of each month.

Contact

Webpage
plateforme10.ch
Email
info@plateforme10.ch
Address
Place de la Gare 16-17, 1003 Lausanne

Access

Nearby stops

  • Lausanne, Villard350 meters walking distance
  • Lausanne, gare500 meters walking distance
  • Lausanne-Flon750 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
6m
Genève
55m
Martigny
1h 1m
Neuchâtel
1h 9m
Bern
1h 17m

FAQ

  • Is the site accessible to people with reduced mobility?
    Yes, Plateforme 10 is accessible to people with reduced mobility. Elevators are available in each building, and an elevator provides access to the esplanade from Avenue Ruchonnet. Two disabled parking spaces are available at the end of the Avenue Ruchonnet access.
  • Do people with disabilities receive a discount on admission?
    Yes, people with disabilities benefit from a reduced-rate admission ticket in the Plateforme 10 museums, and their accompanying person receives free entry.
  • Is there a combined ticket to visit all three museums?
    Yes, the 3-museum ticket allows you to visit the three Plateforme 10 museums with a single ticket valid for 3 months, giving access to the major temporary exhibitions of each museum.
  • Are there restaurants and cafés on the site?
    Yes, the site hosts Le Nabi restaurant at the MCBA and Café Lumen in the Photo Elysée-mudac building, offering local, homemade cuisine. The esplanade also features terraces and arcades.
  • How far is the site from Lausanne train station?
    The site entrance is about 100 metres from Lausanne station, with the MCBA entrance about 300 metres and the Photo Elysée-mudac entrance about 400 metres from the site entrance. It is about a 5-minute walk from the station.

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