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Rousseau Museum of Môtiers

The Rousseau Museum of Môtiers, in the Val-de-Travers region of the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland, commemorates the philosopher and writer Jean-Jacques Rousseau, who lived in Môtiers from 1762 to 1765. Its collections include manuscripts, letters, prints, objects and old books related to Rousseau, enriched by the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Association. The museum presents its permanent collection and regularly hosts changing temporary exhibitions. The Rousseau collection of the Public Library of Neuchâtel, one of the two most important in the world, is inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World register.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: History

Opening hours

Opening hours could not be found on the website.

Contact

Webpage
associationrousseau.ch
Address
Môtiers

Access

Nearby stops

  • Môtiers NE350 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
34m
Bern
1h 35m
Olten
1h 36m
Lausanne
2h 12m
Zürich HB
2h 13m

FAQ

  • What does the museum's collection focus on?
    The museum's collection focuses on Jean-Jacques Rousseau, comprising manuscripts, letters, prints, objects and old books related to the writer, enriched by the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Association.
  • Is the museum connected to the Rousseau collection of the Public Library of Neuchâtel?
    Yes. The Rousseau collection of the Public Library of Neuchâtel, one of the two most important in the world, is inscribed on the UNESCO Memory of the World register, and the museum's collections are enriched in connection with this fund.
  • Does the museum host temporary exhibitions?
    Yes, the museum regularly presents changing temporary exhibitions that highlight its collections of prints, objects and old books.
  • Who manages the museum?
    The museum is managed by a curator, supported by the Jean-Jacques Rousseau Association, which ensures its animation and the enrichment of its collections.

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