The MEG Library houses an extensive collection focused on social and cultural anthropology. In addition to books and periodicals, it offers a variety of multimedia resources, including DVDs, CDs, comics, and children’s books, all tied to the museum’s collection. The library also preserves sound archives accessible through its phonotheque and features a 12-seat cinema for viewing ethnographic films. It occasionally hosts talks and events organized by the museum.
Explore Ottoki’s brave tale as you follow a young Inuit who rescues an astronaut on the ice. Examine carved objects in the Inuit display case, hear the story brought to life in a warm music room, and listen to the crackle and rhythms of Arctic sounds. Children will touch imagination through images, sounds, and movement, notice textures and colors, ask questions, and connect with a far-away world.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
Follow Wambi on a journey as he builds a bowed harp to find his missing mother and sisters. Explore how the instrument is made, listen to its warm, ringing notes, and hear the tale that guides his search. Children will watch, touch replicas, and imagine the sounds that travel across the savannah. Curious minds will notice rhythms, wooden textures, bright tones and learn how music can tell a story and connect family.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
Explore a gentle story about Bama and the secret of the sanza. Observe the small wooden instrument, its carved shapes and bright tones. Listen as the storyteller brings Bama’s journey to life with hushes, rhythms and warm voice. Children will imagine the scenes, feel the music’s vibrations, and talk about kindness and courage. This family activity blends looking, hearing and sharing moments together.
In French. Kids ages 5 and up.
Family visit to discover a facet of the rich collections of the Musée d’ethnographie de Genève, exploring both the library and the temporary exhibition. Imagine: if you were a king or queen, what would you change? After observing an element of the exhibition, we will listen to stories of African rulers who sought to transform their world, along with music from the MEG’s collection.
Ages 5 and up. In French.
Explore mysterious objects, sounds and a hidden tale as a family. Search the colourful displays, listen closely to creaking boards and gentle melodies, and notice tiny details that hint at the clan’s secret crab tattoo. After a quiet tour of selected pieces, settle down to hear An-ju’s story, brought to life with warm narration and short musical moments. This visit invites curiosity, close looking, and shared storytelling among children and grown-ups.
Kids ages 5 and up. In French.
Listen as Sobo tells the gentle story of his bond with his granddaughter Kimi. Explore a small section of the exhibition and discover objects, sounds and melodies from the collection. Hear music woven through the tale, feel textures and see colors that bring the story to life. Kids will observe, ask questions and imagine scenes, focusing on sound and gesture to make the story vivid and personal.
In French. Kids ages 0 and up.
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