The Barbier-Mueller Museum offers an engaging visit tailored for children, highlighting artworks inspired by birds from around the globe. Young attendees will explore the symbolism and fascinating traits of various birds, such as the rooster’s courage or the swift’s tireless flight.
Kids ages 5 to 10.
The ASL is marking its 45th anniversary with the immersive exhibition “Léman, l’éveil d’un peuple” (Léman, the Awakening of a People). This exhibition chronicles the fierce battle to rescue Lake Geneva from suffocation between the 1960s and 2000, driven by the collective efforts of associations, scientists, fishermen, journalists, and institutions. It offers a journey filled with documents and personal accounts, reminding visitors of the power of individual action in protecting the lake. The event features a variety of activities suitable for all ages, including fun missions for children, conferences, and guided tours. It also highlights the lake’s current challenges and encourages active engagement in its preservation.
Relaxed film screenings are being offered for audiences of all ages. The animated film “The Secret of the Perlims,” directed by Alê Abreu, tells the story of two agents, Claé and Bruô, on a mission to save the Magic Forest, promoting dialogue, respect, and environmental protection. This 70-minute screening is free and open to everyone aged six and up, without the need for a reservation. Attendees have the freedom to react as they wish, come and go during the viewing, with on-site assistance available.
The Biopark is temporarily hosting Janus, a unique two-headed Greek tortoise, during the renovation of the Museum. Each head of this male tortoise has its own independent brain, which sometimes makes its movements challenging. In captivity, Janus receives attentive care, resulting in an impressive lifespan of 26 years.
The GPHG exhibition showcases 90 timepieces shortlisted by the Academy, accompanied by creations from students of watch design and interior architecture at HEAD – Geneva. Visitors can enjoy guided tours led by a watchmaking expert and participate in introductory watchmaking workshops. Children can engage in activities such as engraving and constructing sundials. Additionally, the Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie offers a lecture on iconic watches.
For this third edition, the Domaine de Penthes invites you to dive into a magical world over a weekend, filled with enchanting lights, mesmerizing decor, and unforgettable moments. “Les Féeries de Penthes” features charming chalets where local artisans display their creations, enchanting concerts, and captivating activities suitable for the whole family, all set against a backdrop of twinkling lights. Enjoy storytelling and legends, artistic animations, creative workshops for kids, a gourmet and artisanal market, and encounters with fantastical characters. It’s a magical experience to share and savor during the festive season.
As part of the Nuit du Conte event, storytellers Deirdre Foster and Casilda Regueiro invite you on an immersive journey into forests threatened by human greed and deforestation. Through captivating narratives, relive a time when trees blanketed the Earth, allowing a squirrel to cross Europe without ever touching the ground. Join us as we leap from tree to tree, from story to story, rekindling the tales of deep forests. This performance complements the exhibition “SAUVAGES: Behind the Scenes of Claude Barras’s Film,”.
In French. Aged 7 and up.
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