The Museum of Art and History in Geneva works on a pay-what-you-want basis: one ticket at the price you choose opens all of its exhibition spaces, and you can pay at reception either when you arrive or on your way out, once you know how long you stayed. Ordinary visits need no booking, though some of the museum’s events, free or paid, have to be reserved in advance at the ticket office.
The MAH Visite digital guide offers audio-guided routes, or you can scan the works that catch your eye and explore at your own pace. Restaurant Le Barocco sits at the heart of the museum, spills into the courtyard in good weather and serves Geneva regional dishes and homemade pastries.
Visitors with visual impairments can borrow Virtuoz tactile plans to find their own way through the fine-arts route, and video guides in French sign language are free on Izi.Travel. The one catch is the entrance: step-free access for people with reduced mobility is not through the main door but via Boulevard Jaques-Dalcroze 9, where you ring the bell and use the intercom.
Animals are not allowed inside, except guide and assistance dogs.
Family FAQ
How much does Museum of Art and History Geneva cost?
Pay what you want for a ticket to all exhibition spaces, at reception at the start or end of your visit; as a guide, Geneva museum tickets usually cost CHF 5 to 20.
What are the opening hours of Museum of Art and History Geneva?
Tuesday to Sunday 11:00-18:00, with late opening on Thursdays from 12:00 to 21:00.
Is there parking at Museum of Art and History Geneva?
The nearest public car park is Parking Saint-Antoine.
