Set within the elegant 19th-century Villa Bartolli in the picturesque Parc de la Perle du Lac on the lakeside, the Musée d’histoire des sciences offers a nuanced exploration of scientific evolution. The museum’s collection features scientific instruments from the cabinets of Geneva scientists spanning the 17th to the 19th century. Beyond its permanent exhibition and temporary displays, the museum actively engages the public in discussions about science through events like the biennial Nuit de la Science, scientific cafés, and conferences.
The exhibition invites you on a journey through anatomical models, casts, waxworks, and illustrated antique books. Modern tools like microscopy, medical imaging, and 3D printing uncover the inner workings of organs, currently utilized by medical students at the University of Geneva. This is a collaboration with the University of Geneva. Some images may not be suitable for younger or sensitive audiences.
The Grand écart concert series presents a friendly opportunity for families to experience the electric guitar and oboe with Simon Aeschimann and Valentine Collet. These musicians will share the stage to explore these seemingly contrasting instruments through music and engaging discussions.
Kids ages 5 and up.
Geologists from Animuse will lead a captivating session sharing their enthusiasm for the subject. They will revisit the Ice Age of twenty thousand years ago, when the Rhône Glacier blanketed Geneva. This era counters the 19th-century belief of a previously warmer Earth, highlighting the pivotal role Swiss scientists played in developing and spreading glacial theory through their alpine observations. Join this immersive journey to explore Geneva’s icy past.
Actress Paola Pagani from Teatro due punti invites you to a theatrical culinary experience where she unveils the secrets of gnocchi while sharing personal anecdotes about her life, family, and homeland. By intertwining cooking with theater, she brings the dialect of her village and her Italian culture to life, culminating in a delightful gnocchi tasting.
In French. Ages 6 and up.
Geologists from Animuse bring their passion to life, unveiling intriguing details about the woolly mammoth. Explore how science has progressed since Georges Cuvier first identified these massive bones in 1796, shedding light on the life of this iconic ice age mammal.
In French. Ages 6 and up.
Join Georges Meynet for an engaging lecture on the Milky Way, featuring a historical introduction followed by a potential observation session, weather permitting. The talk will explore the dynamics, central black hole, origin, evolution, and age of our galaxy, offering comparisons with other galaxies, particularly those observed by the James Webb Space Telescope.
In French.
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