Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, Geneva

Name: Musée d'ethnographie de Genève
Address: Boulevard Carl-Vogt 65, Geneva, 1205, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 22 418 45 50

#28 among attractions in Geneva

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Facts and practical information

The Musée d'ethnographie de Genève is one of the most important ethnographic museums in Switzerland. ()

Local name: Musée d’ethnographie de Genève Established: 25 September 1901 (123 years ago)Coordinates: 46°11'52"N, 6°8'14"E

Address

Boulevard Carl-Vogt 65Jonction (Les Savoises)Geneva 1205 Switzerland

Contact

+41 22 418 45 50

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Day trips

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Musée d'ethnographie de Genève open?

Musée d'ethnographie de Genève is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 11 am - 6 pm
Wednesday 11 am - 6 pm
Thursday 11 am - 6 pm
Friday 11 am - 6 pm
Saturday 11 am - 6 pm
Sunday 11 am - 6 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Musée d'ethnographie de Genève?

Nearby attractions include Patek Philippe Museum, Geneva (2 min walk), Centre d'Art Contemporain Genève, Geneva (2 min walk), MAMCO, Geneva (3 min walk), Hans Wilsdorf Bridge, Geneva (5 min walk).

How to get to Musée d'ethnographie de Genève by public transport?

The nearest stations to Musée d'ethnographie de Genève:

Bus

Ecole-Médecine • Lines: 1, 35, Nc (3 min walk)
Uni-Mail • Lines: Nc (6 min walk)

Trolleybus

Bains • Lines: 19, 2 (4 min walk)
Sainte-Clotilde • Lines: 19, 2 (7 min walk)

Tram

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

Ferry

Molard • Lines: M1 (19 min walk)
Genève-Jardin-Anglais • Lines: 3150, 3154 (21 min walk)

Train

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