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.
An open-mic evening dedicated to rap and hip-hop, this performance gathers emerging voices and seasoned MCs in a fluid program of freestyles, written pieces and rhythmic exchanges. Focusing on voice, rhythm and social expression, the event emphasizes improvisation, community dialogue and the physicality of performance. Presented in collaboration with Association Breakdance Genève, lighting and sound shape shifting atmospheres that move from raw intimacy to charged collective energy.
This class blends dynamic yoga practices with functional conditioning, emphasizing breath, alignment and mobility. Participants work through flowing sequences and targeted strength exercises to improve posture, flexibility and core stability. The session examines movement principles and sequencing strategies that support sustainable progress and injury prevention. It is preceded by a short presentation of an artwork, offering a cultural frame for embodied practice.
In French.
This Pilates session focuses on core stabilization, breath control and mindful movement to improve posture, flexibility and functional strength. The class introduces progressive exercises suitable for varied fitness levels, emphasising alignment, controlled breathing and movement quality. Participants will learn practical cues, modifications and sequences to integrate Pilates principles into daily practice and injury prevention. The session is preceded by a short presentation of an artwork.
In French.
Directed by Thierry Piguet, La Colère du Tigre explores the deep friendship between Georges Clemenceau and Claude Monet, framing their complex bond and the gesture behind the Nymphéas. Performed amid impressionist paintings, the intimate staging relies on a small ensemble — Jean Pierre Gos, Daniel Nasr, Caroline Cons and Sonia Müller — whose precise acting balances wit and tenderness, drawing the audience into a meditative, often comic portrait of artistic loyalty.
In French.
An active stretching session that examines mobility, flexibility and postural alignment through guided exercises. The workshop explores dynamic and static stretching techniques, breathing strategies and progressive sequences to improve range of motion, reduce muscle tension and prevent injury. Participants practice practical routines adaptable to different fitness levels and learn principles for integrating stretching into weekly training to enhance recovery and functional movement.
In French.
Set off on a gentle sensory journey with your baby inside a space inspired by Swiss landscapes. Hear the soft sounds that make valleys, rivers, and forests come alive. Notice colors, subtle movements, and warm textures as you listen and explore together. Guided by a cultural mediator and Morgane Frémaux, enjoy quiet musical moments, shared rhythms, and playful interactions that encourage bonding, curiosity, and early sensory discovery.
Dates :
Friday 5 June, 09:00, 10:00, 11:15
Friday 28 August, 09:00, 10:00, 11:15
In French. Kids ages 3 months–2 years.
Culture, curated weekly.
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