This exhibition presents a selection of illustrations created by painter Édouard Elzingre for two landmark publications by Pastor Alexandre Guillot, La Nuit de l’Escalade and Le Siècle de la Réforme. Through vivid historical imagery, the works revisit the dramatic events of 1602 and the formation of Geneva’s civic identity. Blending narrative detail with patriotic resonance, the drawings illuminate how memory, legend, and visual storytelling helped shape a lasting communal tradition.
What does humanitarian action actually look like? Personal stories, objects and immersive installations bring visitors face-to-face with questions of dignity, displacement, family and resilience. The permanent exhibition is currently evolving towards a completely redesigned experience in 2028 — and remains open throughout the process.
Big Bangs, tiny particles and some very big questions. CERN’s Science Gateway makes particle physics surprisingly tangible through hands-on experiments, real scientific objects, and immersive installations. You don’t need a physics degree — curiosity will do just fine.
To mark the 75th anniversary of the university Ciné-club, the cultural activities office of the University of Geneva presents a retrospective of emblematic posters. The selection traces several decades of film programming and campus cultural life through graphic images, typography, and changing visual styles. Rather than a simple archive, the exhibition becomes a visual narrative of cinephilia, collective memory, and the evolving role of cinema within the university community.
Opening: 4 November
An anniversary exhibition examining 250 years of drawing in Geneva, bringing together historical holdings and contemporary commissions. The show juxtaposes patrimonial studies, preparatory sketches and finished works with twenty-five newly commissioned pieces, alongside student works from the local drawing school. Themes include portraiture and landscape, technical innovations, urban and territorial perspectives, ornament and botanical motifs. Curated by Silvia Zuccherini Martello, Nicolas Buri and Tom Tirabosco, the presentation traces the medium’s evolving practices and social significance.
Opening: Thursday, 17 September 2026, 18:00
Closing event – Mystery Fresco: Thursday, 17 December 2026, 18:00
Curated by the University of Geneva, the exhibition traces the journey of a grain of sand from extraction to its role in contemporary urban construction. Through research-driven installations and documentary displays, it examines extraction, global logistics, and the environmental and social impacts of sand mining. The show juxtaposes scarred landscapes and fragile ecosystems with the material demands of concrete and infrastructure, prompting reflection on alternative materials, reuse practices and how cities might be reimagined for genuine sustainability.
Guided tours: September 27 and 29, October 27, November 15
Family tours: September 30, November 11
Nuit des Bains: September 17, November 12
There’s another Geneva beneath the Old Town. Descend under St Peter’s Cathedral to walk through more than 2,000 years of history, from pre-Christian remains to the city’s earliest churches. It’s one of those places you can walk past a hundred times without guessing what lies beneath.
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