21 May – 2 August

161 Years of International Mountaineering in Geneva

Free, Booking Required

This exhibition traces 161 years of Geneva’s engagement with mountaineering, foregrounding the contributions of local scientists, artists and mountaineers. Drawing on archival materials and historical records, it surveys developments in the sciences, technologies, arts and practices that shaped Alpine exploration. Through documents, images and curated sequences, the show examines networks of knowledge, the material culture of ascent, and shifting ideas about landscape and risk. It reveals how Geneva’s communities exerted sustained influence on international mountaineering.

Opening: Thursday 21 May from 18:00 to 20:00

Guided Tours:
Thursday 28 May 15:00
Tuesday 23 June 15:00
Sunday 5 July 15:00

Concert: Thursday 4 June 19:00

In French.

8 chemin Jean-Baptiste Vandelle,
Switzerland
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Photo Credit: DR

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