mudac
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mudac

From 01 Jan 2026 To 31 Dec 2025

Discover mudac, a must-visit museum in Lausanne showcasing cutting-edge design, glass art, and creative exhibitions in a vibrant cultural hub.

In the lively heart of Plateforme 10, Lausanne’s cultural hub, the mudac – Cantonal Museum of Design and Contemporary Applied Arts – is a vibrant space where creativity thrives.Dedicated to exploring design in its broadest sense, mudac surprises with bold exhibitions that blur the lines between disciplines. From contemporary jewellery and graphic arts to ceramics, photography, and digital media, each show offers a fresh perspective on today’s artistic expressions. Among its highlights is Europe’s most significant collection of contemporary glass art, a true gem in the museum’s diverse holdings.With a strong commitment to innovation and dialogue, mudac champions cross-disciplinary exchange and invites curious minds of all ages to engage with art in new and meaningful ways.

Practical informations

Plateforme 10 brings together the Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts (MCBA), the Musée cantonal de design et d'arts appliqués contemporains (mudac) and the Musée cantonal pour la photographie (Photo Elysée) in the heart of Lausanne.

Special timetables :
24.12.24 : Closed
25.12.24 : Closed
26.12.24 : 10am - 8pm
31.12.24 : Closed
01.01.25 : Closed
02.01.25 : 10am - 6pm

MCBA: closed on Mondays
Photo Elysée and mudac: closed on Tuesdays

Name mudac - Musée cantonal de design et d’arts appliqués contemporains, Quartier des Arts
Location Lausanne
Phone +41 21 318 44 00
E-mail info@plateforme10.ch
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Times and rates

Opening hours

From 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2026

Monday10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday10:00 - 18:00
Thursday10:00 - 20:00
Friday - Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Rates

Prices
Free up to age 16 Free
Students, AHV/IV, unemployed 6.00 CHF
Plein tarif 12.00 CHF
Prices
Free admission on the first Saturday of the month Free
Admission fees:
Full charge 10.00 CHF
Studends and pensioners 5.00 CHF
Children up to 16, unemployed: free admission Free
Join ticket with the History Museum (closed at the moment for renovation) 15.00 CHF
Free admission on the first Saturday of the month Free
LTC
Discount on the entrance fee (until 1 june 2020) Free
LTC - Children
Free up to age 16 Free