Discover the Olympic Museum with its wealth of memories which will keep your passion for Olympism burning.
Young and old, individually, as a family or in a group, come and witness the many different exhibition zones, all packed with history and emotion.
It all begins with a paradox. It is (almost) invisible and yet, once seen, it is never forgotten. Better still, it draws one back, simply because its incredible diversity cannot be assimilated in one go.
Such is the Olympic Museum Lausanne that we invite you to discover during a virtual tour.
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Museum Calendar
About the Museum (History, Key figures...)
From February to October 2008, in the framework of the Games of the XXIX Olympiad in Beijing, the Olympic Museum is focusing on China, with a major exhibition both inside and outside in the park, a wide range of events and a broad educational programme. Beijing 2008 will be a chance to discover modern China with the Olympic Games acting as a catalyst, but also traditional China. To put this project in place, the Museology and education and cultural services sections have sought the services of two eminent figures: Roger Pfund as artistic director and Gérald Béroud as adviser and coordinator.
Go to temporary exhibitions
The Olympic Museum has created a collection of unique objects which recount the story of the Olympic Movement and the Olympic Games.
These objects are showcased as part of the major permanent exhibitions : Pierre de Coubertin, Summer Games, Winter Games and the Philately and Numismatics area.
Go to permanent exhibitions
19 May 2008
This week at the Museum... 19-25.05.2008
Beijing 2008 exhibition
Until 26 October 2008
For the duration of the exhibition, The Olympic Museum introduces its visitors to modern China, that is, both the change process underway in society because of the catalyst of the Olympic...
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1 February 2008
2008 Programme of Events
2 February-26 October 2008: Temporary exhibition: Beijing 2008
For the duration of an exhibition, The Olympic Museum introduces its visitors to modern China, that is, both the change process underway in society because of the...
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Missions, support and successes of the Olympic Museum Lausanne
The Olympic Museum Lausanne is located in Switzerland on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Situated on the second floor of the Olympic Museum, the restaurant and its panoramic terrace face the lake and the Alps.
The Shop, located in the entrance hall of the museum, is the best way to finish your visit to the Olympic Museum.
One of the biggest centres for information on Olympism.
Olympic Museum Lausanne
1, Quai d'Ouchy
CH-1001 Lausanne
Switzerland
Tel. (41.21) 621 65 11
Fax (41.21) 621 65 12
