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Musée d'Art et d'Histoire
Sight4.6 · 4 2054.2 · 505≈ 2 h 15 minFree entry
Inaugurated in 1910, the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire is Geneva's largest museum and a premier Swiss cultural repository. Its encyclopedic collection spans ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman archaeology, historic Swiss horology, decorative arts, and a vast fine art gallery. The museum's foremost masterpiece is Konrad Witz's 1444 altarpiece depicting Lake Geneva in the background.
Highlights
- Monumental neoclassical building by architect Marc Camoletti
- Konrad Witz's landmark 1444 altarpiece featuring Lake Geneva
- Extensive collection of antique Swiss watches and enamelwork
- Classical antiquities from Egypt, Greece, and the Roman Empire
Opening hours
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 11:00 – 18:00 |
| Wed | 11:00 – 18:00 |
| Thu | 12:00 – 21:00 |
| Fri | 11:00 – 18:00 |
| Sat | 11:00 – 18:00 |
| Sun | 11:00 – 18:00 |
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