Musée d'Art et d'Histoire

Overview

The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire is Geneva's largest art museum, housing over 650,000 works spanning from prehistory to contemporary art. Its neoclassical building anchors the Old Town's eastern edge.

Highlights

• Konrad Witz altarpiece: The 1444 "Miraculous Draught of Fishes" — the earliest known realistic landscape in European painting.
• Applied arts: Outstanding collections of clocks, arms, and textiles.
• Archaeological gallery: Egyptian, Greek, and Roman antiquities.

History

Opened in 1910, the museum was designed by Marc Camoletti and has been expanded multiple times. It holds Geneva's most comprehensive art collection.

Visitor Tips

• Free entry: Permanent collections free; temporary shows may charge.
• Closed Mondays: Open Tuesday–Sunday 11:00–18:00.
• Duration: 1–2 hours.