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Swiss Museum of Games

The Swiss Museum of Games (Musée Suisse du Jeu) is located in the Château de La Tour-de-Peilz in La Tour-de-Peilz, Switzerland, on the shores of Lake Geneva. Its permanent exhibition "Histoire de jouer: la grande épopée du jeu" traces several millennia of the history of games through a remarkable selection of objects, from physical games to games of the mind. The museum also presents the historical archives of the Loterie Romande, including lottery tickets and posters, and hosts changing temporary exhibitions. A free-access games room and a terrace overlooking the lake complete the visit.

Families and Kids

The museum welcomes families and offers a free-access games room with many board games to discover and test. Children under 6 enter free, and birthday parties and themed workshops are available for children. The museum also hosts a junior chess club on Saturday mornings.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Pushchair accessible: True
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Culture and ethnography
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Play area, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Friday from 11:00 to 17:30, and Saturday and Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00. Open 7/7 during Vaud school holidays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-17:30
Wednesday
11:00-17:30
Thursday
11:00-17:30
Friday
11:00-17:30
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
10:00-18:00

Admission fees

15 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children under 6 years old: free
9 CHF
Young people aged 6 to 16
9 CHF
Seniors, AI, students, apprentices, unemployed, residents of La Tour-de-Peilz and Ornans

Contact

Webpage
museedujeu.ch
Email
info@museedujeu.ch
Address
Rue du Château 11, 1814 La Tour-de-Peilz

Access

Nearby stops

  • La Tour-de-Peilz, centre200 meters walking distance
  • La Tour-de-Peilz550 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Lausanne
20m
Martigny
42m
Sion
57m
Genève
1h 12m
Bern
1h 36m

FAQ

  • Is the games room accessible without visiting the museum?
    Yes, the games room adjoining the museum shop is freely accessible to everyone without obligation to visit the museum, and entry is free.
  • Are strollers and wheelchairs allowed in the museum?
    Yes, the museum is accessible to people with reduced mobility and welcomes families: strollers are allowed and all rooms are easily accessible thanks to an elevator.
  • Can I bring my own food and drinks?
    You may consume your own food and drinks in the garden and around the castle, but not inside the exhibition. The museum has no indoor or covered picnic area.
  • Are animals allowed inside the museum?
    No, animals are not admitted inside the museum.
  • Is photography allowed in the museum?
    Yes, taking photographs and films for private use is permitted in all areas accessible to the public.

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