Nestled in the heart of Geneva’s Old Town, the Museum of Art and History ranks among Switzerland’s largest museums. Boasting a collection of around 650,000 objects spanning applied arts, fine arts, and archaeology across five floors, the museum embraces a dynamic and innovative approach to showcase its treasures through unexpected exhibitions. Annually, it hosts approximately ten temporary exhibitions, frequently inviting contemporary artists to contribute. The museum organizes a variety of surprising events, including yoga classes in the galleries and after-work parties.
The MAH showcases Tonutopie, an innovative installation by German artist Hans-Walter Müller, a trailblazer in inflatable structures. This large, transparent, and habitable sphere, nestled within Vincent Lamouroux’s La Passerelle, offers a unique sensory experience. It delves into the contrasts between the fluidity of inflatable structures and the rigidity of traditional architecture, providing visitors with a fresh perspective on space.
Carlos Schwabe’s retrospective traces the symbolism and pictorial imagination that defined his practice. Trained in Geneva, Schwabe is celebrated for evocative book illustrations and ambitious pictorial compositions that blend allegory, myth and musical ideas. The exhibition presents paintings, illustrations and preparatory drawings drawn from public and private Swiss and French collections, exploring technique, materiality and the spiritual and literary currents that shaped his visual language around the turn of the twentieth century.
John M Armleder is invited for the museum’s sixth Carte Blanche, presenting over 500 works in a thematic traversal that juxtaposes heritage and contemporary creation. The installation-driven exhibition stages dialogues between animals, abstract painting, musical instruments and lighting, using assemblage, ephemeral structures and situational interventions to encourage wandering and reinterpretation. Paintings, sculptures and installations are layered and superimposed to prompt new readings of the collection and to foreground process, chance and visual play.
Claire Rufenacht, dance therapist, is joined by dancer Pedro Ratto and cultural mediator Murielle Brunschwig, who offer complementary approaches to movement and cultural mediation.
These therapeutic workshops combine Argentine tango with adapted movement exercises for people with neurological conditions (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, post-stroke and other movement disorders) and their caregivers. The sessions explore balance, rhythm and social engagement, examining how dance can support mobility, communication and emotional well-being.
In French.
Step into the animal kingdom of ancient Egypt. Follow tales of cats, crocodiles, ibis and lions that live to the rhythm of the Nile. Move through colorful scenes, hear river sounds, and imagine warm sand underfoot. Spot hidden symbols on sculptures and paintings. Try simple activities that invite questions and hands-on discovery. Adults explore alongside children, sharing stories and sparking curiosity about ancient myths and daily life.
In French. Kids ages 6 and up.
Gather with family for a cosy mini reading club that sparks curiosity. Share tales of adventure, mystery and discovery as voices rise and pages rustle. Children will listen, ask questions and talk about characters, colours and scenes. Try simple activities that encourage imagination and help them tell their own short stories. The atmosphere is relaxed, warm and playful, perfect for young readers to connect with stories and each other.
Dates :
Saturday 9 May, 14:30
Thursday 14 May, 14:30
In French. Kids ages from 6 to 10.
Culture, curated weekly.
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