MAMCO, Geneva

Name: MAMCO
Address: Rue des Vieux Grenadiers 10, Geneva, 1205, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 22 320 61 22

#47 among attractions in Geneva

Museum, Art museum, Art gallery, Modern art museum

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Facts and practical information

The MAMCO is the contemporary art museum of Geneva. ()

Local name: Musée d’art moderne et contemporain Established: 1994 (30 years ago)Coordinates: 46°11'57"N, 6°8'16"E

Address

Rue des Vieux Grenadiers 10Jonction (Les Savoises)Geneva 1205 Switzerland

Contact

+41 22 320 61 22

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Day trips

MAMCO – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St. Pierre Cathedral, Patinoire des Vernets, Reformation Wall, Calvin Auditory.

0.5 miE
12th-century cathedral in mix of styles
St. Pierre Cathedral, Geneva
14 min walk • St. Pierre Cathedral, an architectural jewel nestled in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland, is a site that resonates with historical significance and spiritual solace. This venerable church, dating back to the 12th century, stands as a testament to the religious...
0.4 miSW
Outdoor activities, Sport venue, Sport
Patinoire des Vernets, Geneva
11 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland, the Patinoire des Vernets serves as a premier destination for ice sports enthusiasts. This sports venue is renowned for its exceptional facilities, which cater to a variety of ice-related activities, including figure...
0.4 miE
Historic wall celebrating Calvinism
Reformation Wall, Geneva
11 min walk • Tucked away in the serene Parc des Bastions in Geneva, Switzerland, stands the Reformation Wall, a grand memorial that pays homage to the pivotal figures of the Protestant Reformation. This impressive monument, stretching 100 meters in length, is an embodiment of...
0.5 miE
John Calvin, Church, Gothic architecture
Calvin Auditory, Geneva
14 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland, the Calvin Auditory, also known as the Auditoire de Calvin, is a site of significant historical and religious importance. This modest church, located adjacent to the St. Pierre Cathedral in the Old Town, is a tribute to the...
~1720 ftNE
Temporary art and history exhibitions
Musée Rath, Geneva
9 min walk • The Musée Rath is a renowned cultural institution nestled in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland. This distinguished museum, situated adjacent to the grand Place Neuve, is the first art museum of its kind in the country, dedicated exclusively to the fine arts.
~1560 ftNE
Theater, Concerts and shows, Opera
Grand Théâtre de Genève, Geneva
8 min walk • The Grand Théâtre de Genève is an emblematic cultural institution nestled in the heart of Geneva, Switzerland. As a beacon of the performing arts, this theatre has etched its place in the city's cultural landscape since its inauguration in 1879.
~550 ftS
Museum, Specialty museum, Library
Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, Geneva
3 min walk • The Musée d'ethnographie de Genève is one of the most important ethnographic museums in Switzerland.
~1070 ftN
John Calvin, Cemetery
Cimetière des Rois, Geneva
6 min walk • The Cimetière des Rois, is a cemetery in Geneva, Switzerland. The cemetery is commonly named after la rue des Rois near which it is situated. The graveyard was established in 1482 for people who died from plague in the Middle Ages, during the second plague pandemic.
~1530 ftNE
Architecture, Synagogue, Eclectic architecture
Beth Yaakov Synagogue, Geneva
8 min walk • The Beth Yaakov Synagogue is located in the heart of the city of Geneva. It has also been known as the Grande Synagogue. It was built between 1858 and 1859 for the Ashkenazi Jewish community, which comprised about 200 people at the time of the synagogue's construction.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum
Institut et Musée Voltaire, Geneva
16 min walk • The Institut et Musée Voltaire is a museum in Geneva dedicated to the life and works of Voltaire. The museum is housed in Les Délices, which was Voltaire's home from 1755 until 1760.
0.6 miN
Museum, History museum
Les Délices, Geneva
16 min walk • Les Délices was from 1755–1760 the home of the French philosopher Voltaire in Geneva, Switzerland. Since 1952 it has housed the Institut et Musée Voltaire, a museum dedicated to his life and works.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to MAMCO?

Nearby attractions include Centre d'Art Contemporain Genève, Geneva (1 min walk), Patek Philippe Museum, Geneva (2 min walk), Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, Geneva (3 min walk), Cimetière des Rois, Geneva (6 min walk).

How to get to MAMCO by public transport?

The nearest stations to MAMCO:

Trolleybus

Bains • Lines: 19, 2 (1 min walk)
Cirque • Lines: 19, 2 (5 min walk)

Bus

Ecole-Médecine • Lines: 1, 35, Nc (4 min walk)
Cirque • Lines: 1, 35, Nc (5 min walk)

Tram

Cirque • Lines: 15 (5 min walk)
Plainpalais • Lines: 12, 15, 17, 18 (7 min walk)

Ferry

Molard • Lines: M1 (17 min walk)
Genève-Jardin-Anglais • Lines: 3150, 3154 (19 min walk)

Train

Geneva Railway Station (21 min walk)
Genève-Champel (23 min walk)