Musée d’ethnographie de Genève is a major ethnographic museum presenting global cultures through permanent and temporary exhibitions, collections, research and public programmes. The museum hosts concerts, film cycles, workshops and a specialised library, housed in a distinctive pagoda‑inspired contemporary building that emphasises dialogue, decolonisation and sustainability.
This exhibition assembles objects old and new, from video games and pop culture gadgets to robots like the Omnibot 2000, Daruma statuettes and various oracles. Presented as a cabinet of curiosities, it probes beliefs, technological imaginaries and our relationship to progress. The displays offer strategies for dialoguing with the future, showcase artistic works imagining desirable futures and explore possible developments conceived locally. Content is aimed at ages 8 to 108.
Opening : Wednesday, May 6 at 16:00
Curator-led tours (In French) : 9 – 10 May, 14 June
Veronica Maillefer, Taiji instructor, leads a gentle mind-body practice tailored to older adults, combining slow movement and breath awareness to promote balance, coordination and relaxation.
The session examines foundational Taiji forms and mindful movement strategies that support improved sleep, memory and motor control. It explores techniques to increase bodily awareness, posture and stability, offering adaptable exercises that participants can integrate into daily routines.
Explore a mysterious tale of the Salmon Boy on a family visit that blends objects, sounds and storytelling. Observe a carved salmon chief mask, listen to the tale of Shanyaak’utlaax in a cozy music space, and finish with a session of Alaskan native sounds. Kids will discover characters, imagine ocean movements, notice bright colors and rhythmic sounds, and practice listening and curiosity as the story unfolds.
In French. Kids ages from 5 to 8.
Guided visits of the temporary exhibition offer a thematic exploration of heritage and matrimoine through objects, photographs and installations. Curatorial narrative examines material culture, memory and identity, highlighting domestic artefacts, archival materials and contemporary practices. Visits are paced to encourage close looking and discussion, with attention to conservation, provenance and intercultural exchanges. The tours foreground under-represented histories and the material traces of everyday life.
In French.
An interpretive tour built around a selection of objects from the permanent collection that examines cultural sensibilities toward death.
Through funerary objects and everyday artifacts, the visit traces diverse conceptions of mortality across continents and historical periods. It probes how communities ritualize dying, commemorate the dead, and integrate loss into social life, revealing how material culture and ritual practice shape collective and personal experiences of death.
Walk through an autumn garden as leaves turn red and gold, guided by a horticulturist’s hands-on perspective. The walk follows winding paths and planted beds where soil, bark and late blooms create rich textures and scents, inviting close observation and seasonal reflection. Expect a calm, engaging pace focused on plant care, species choices and the cultivation challenges that shape urban green spaces.
The experience blends sensory detail with expert insight and is conducted in French.
Culture, curated weekly.
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