Lausanne History Museum
© Anne-Laure Lechat / MHL, maquette de la Cité en 1638

Lausanne History Museum

From 01 Jan 2024 To 31 Dec 2025

Travel back in time at the MHL: a model of 1638 and an immersive exhibition to explore the living history of Lausanne and its inhabitants.

‘Lausanne, l’Exposition’ invites visitors to discover the city through 11 thematic areas, exploring its profound transformations from the Middle Ages to the Enlightment, including issues related to water, housing, mobility and leisure. The Musée Historique de Lausanne enriches this experience with temporary exhibits and active collaboration in the cultural scene.Audioguides are also available in French, English, German and Chinese.

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Practical informations

Closed on Mondays (except public holidays and in July and August).
Free admission on the first Saturday of the month.
On 24 and 31 December: 11am to 5pm.
Closed on 25 December and 1 January.

Name Musée Historique Lausanne
Location Lausanne
Phone +41 21 315 41 01
E-mail musee.historique@lausanne.ch
Website http://www.lausanne.ch/mhl
Accessibility
Partially wheelchair-accessible
Toilets partially wheelchair-accessible
Parking places not wheelchair-accessible
More information

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Lausanne History Museum
© Anne-Laure Lechat / MHL, maquette de la Cité en 1638
Lausanne History Museum
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Times and rates

Opening hours

No opening hours

Rates

Prices
Adult (includes: art brut collection, Roman Museum of Vidy, Mudac) - 3 days pass 12.00 CHF
Prices
AVS (3-day pass including the Collection de l'Art Brut and the Musée romain de Vidy) 6.00 CHF
Children (under 16), students, apprentices, unemployed Free
Prices
Adults (3-day pass including the Art Brut Collection and the Roman Museum of Lausanne-Vidy) 12.00 CHF
AVS/AI (3-day pass including the Art Brut Collection and the Roman Museum of Lausanne-Vidy) 6.00 CHF
Children (under 16), students, apprentices, unemployed Free
Groups from 6 persons (price per person) 6.00 CHF
Prices
Normal: CHF 8.00 8.00 CHF
Reduced: CHF 5.00 5.00 CHF
Children under 16 years old, students, apprentices, unemployed: free Free
Combined MHL/mudac normal: CHF 15.00 15.00 CHF
Combined MHL/mudac reduced: CHF 8.00 8.00 CHF
Tous les 1er samedis du mois: gratuit Free
LTC
Discount on the entrance fee Free
LTC - Children
Free up to age 16 Free
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