Cultural activities for families

A marathon of emotions. Would you like to relive great Olympic moments? Feel the pulse of the champions? Discover the creative flair of the host cities? The world of the Games with its many facets will open up to you for a full and unique experience.

The new PLATEFORME 10 arts district is a unique venue dedicated to culture.

The Fondation de l’Hermitage in Lausanne is a showcase of Swiss and international artists of our time. Known throughout the world, the collection is housed in a beautiful mansion in its own grounds overlooking the city.

The Espace des Inventions's vocation is to make children and young people more aware of culture, science and technology and stimulate the critical thinking, curiosity and creativity of all who visit. The institution invites young people to discover the cultural riches that surround us and take a look at the infinite world of science and technology.

One of Lausanne’s key museums, the Collection de l’Art Brut, housed in a magnificent mansion, is full of surprises with its unique collection of works by self-taught artists, far removed from conventional artistic codes.

Photo Elysée is one of the biggest museums in Switzerland and the world dedicated entirely to the discipline of photography.

A stone’s throw from Lake Geneva, the Musée romain de Lausanne-Vidy tells the story of the roman city of Lousonna through a permanent collection and an annual temporary exhibition. Free admission to the museum on the first Saturday of the month.

The one and only institution that is entirely dedicated to design in western Switzerland, the mudac owns a collection of design objects, contemporary glass art, contemporary art jewellery, graphic art and ceramics to be discovered, absolutely!

The ArchéoLab is a discovery space for budding young inquisitive minds! Discover the secrets of archaeology with an approach that’s both scientific and steeped in time travel. Entertaining puzzles, smart games, a fun experience to share with all the family – embark on a genuine journey back to Roman times!

The Naturéum’s zoology collections have occupied the neo-Florentine building of the Palais de Rumine in the centre of Lausanne since 1909. The south wing includes animals from around the world, notably the biggest stuffed great white shark in the world, weighing in at 5.89 metres!

Inaugurated in 1928, the Capitole Cinema, an iconic venue for the cinematographic art, has undergone its third profound transformation since the 1959 renovations. Now entirely refurbished, this legendary movie theatre, the largest in Switzerland with a total of 900 seats, has regained all of its former splendour after three years of works carried out by the City of Lausanne.

AQUATIS opens the doors to Switzerland's largest freshwater aquarium -vivarium. You will travel across five continents while discovering the most fascinating freshwater environments on our planet during a memorable journey. AQUATIS is the place to be for curious visitors, who will be able to observe the most interesting, curious and fascinating species of animals and plants from our world's rivers and lakes.