The Ethnography Museum of Geneva (MEG) is housed in a remarkable contemporary building in the Plainpalais district. The MEG’s primary focus lies in the exploration of global societal and environmental issues, drawing from its rich collection of objects and documents representing cultures from all five continents. MEG offers original guided tours and engaging events for a diverse audience.
This discussion explores the links between racism and museum practice, examining how collections, narratives and curatorial choices can reproduce or challenge exclusionary histories. Co‑constructed with Dialogue en Route and the Afro‑Swiss collective, the session invites participants to reflect on institutional roles, personal attitudes and strategies for more inclusive interpretation. It examines how dialogue and critical mediation can reveal hidden biases and stimulate collective understanding of cultural plurality.
In French.
For the spring equinox, the MEG Museum presents a unique sound creation featuring Amandine Casadamont and Madeleine Leclair. In the museum foyer, they perform a live mix from their vinyl collections, blending global musical traditions with experimental sounds.
Through a curatorial guided tour of the permanent collection, the event examines the cultural lives of toys — from irreplaceable stuffed animals and devotional figures to crafted playthings of value.
Focusing on selected objects, the tour considers how toys embody affection, memory and social roles across time and cultures.
It explores rituals of care and mourning, the imaginative life owners project onto objects, and the symbolic meanings that transform everyday playthings into traces of personal and collective history.
In French.
The MEG and the Grand Théâtre de Genève join forces for a special Apéropéra around Madame Butterfly, in dialogue with the museum’s permanent collection. Expect a vibrant urban aperitif with live musical performances, sprinkled with contemporary anecdotes that offer a fresh, witty take on the opera.
Experience a pre-opening evening of the Archipel Festival at the MEG, featuring a concert by Sombat Simbat. Enjoy a meal and engaging discussion with Yasuhiro Morinaga.
“Parcours dialogue” at MEG offers an opportunity to uncover new narratives about the history and significance of the museum’s collection. This tour focuses on so-called sensitive objects, delving into the relationships between MEG and the objects’ originating communities. Attendees are encouraged to engage in this dialogue to gain insight into current challenges and evolving museum practices.
In French.
Dates & Times:
Sunday 18 January, 11:15
Sunday 8 February, 14:30
Sunday 26 April, 14:30
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