Today open from 11 to 18
Opening hours, tickets and access
The Museum welcomes you
Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00.
Closed on Mondays.
The ticket office is open from 10:00 to 17:45.
The staff answers your calls Tuesday through Sunday from 10:00 to 17:45 pm at +41 22 418 45 50.
The MEG Café welcomes you
Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 to 18:00.
Closed on Mondays.
The Café staff answers your calls from 9:30 am to 18:00 at +41 22 418 90 86.
The Library welcomes you
Tuesday through Friday from 11:00 to 18:00
The library is closed Saturday through Monday and on bank holidays.
A box for the return of borrowed books is located in the Museum garden across from the front entrance.
The library staff answers your calls Tuesday through Friday from 9:00to 18:00 at +41 22 418 45 60.
Current visitor regulations govern access to the The Visitor's Regulations [PDF 0.1 Mo].
Animals are not allowed inside the Museum, except for utility dogs.
Practical informations
The Museum welcomes you
Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 18:00
Permanent exhibition
Free of charge
Temporary Exhibition
Free of charge
Boulevard Carl-Vogt 65
CH - 1205 Genève
+41 (0)22 418 45 50
Tickets
Permanent exhibition
General Admissions is free of charge.
Access to permanent exhibitions in all museums from the City of Geneva is free.
Costs for a public guided tour to the permanent exhibition
| Full price | |
| 8 CHF | Reduced price Children, members of the SAMEG, retired (AVS), unemployed, students, apprentices, 18-25 years old, «20 ans/20 francs» card. |
| Free | Disabled people and their accompanying aides These tickets are to be obtained at the MEG or reserved by email accueil.meg@geneve.ch. |
Temporary Exhibition
Costs for the temporary exhibition
| Full price | |
| 8 CHF | Reduced price Retired (AVS), unemployed, groups from 12 people, employees of the municipality of the City of Geneva, municipal representatives, families: one or more children (under 18 years old), accompanied by one or two adults. Please make sure to bring a proof of your reduction status when you visit the MEG |
This ticket gives the visitor access to the temporary exhibition with commentary according to the program of activities.
Free of charge
Young people up to the age of 25, members of the SAMEG, members of the ICOM and the AMS, AI card (width an adult companion), recipient of social assistance, recipient of a health insurance subsidy (category 1 only), "chèque culture", Raiffeisen, Swiss Museums Pass, Geneva City Pass, Museum Pass, teachers preparing their visit on presentation of proof of a guided tour reservation.
These tickets are only available at the MEG ticket office upon presentation of the document proving you're qualified for a free ticket (no reservations by telephone).
The temporary exhibition is free of charge every first Sunday of the month.
Partners with advantages
People who are members of the Club de la Tribune de Genève receive a free ticket.
These tickets are only available at the MEG ticket office upon presentation of the document proving you're qualified for a free ticket (no reservations by telephone).
A ticket already purchased online cannot be refunded or exchanged for a free ticket at the MEG ticket office.
Costs of the MEG activities
| Full price | |
| 8 CHF | Reduced price Children, members of the SAMEG, retired (AVS), unemployed, students, apprentices, 18-25 years old, «20 ans/20 francs» card. |
| Free | Disabled people and their accompanying aides These tickets are to be obtained at the MEG or reserved by email accueil.meg@geneve.ch. |
Accepted means of payment
Payment in Euros: banknotes accepted, change given in CHF
As part of its eco-friendly approach, MEG promotes and encourages sustainable modes of transportation. Located in the heart of the Plainpalais district, the Museum is well connected to the tram, bus, and bike path networks and is easily accessible on foot.
Transportation to the Museum / TPG
Museum Bus Stops
| 2 19 | arrêt Musée d'ethnographie |
| 1 | arrêt École-Médecine |
| 1 | arrêt Plainpalais |
| 35 | arrêt École-Médecine |
Museum Tramway Stops
| 12 17 18 | arrêt Plainpalais |
| 15 | arrêt Uni Mail |
| 15 | arrêt Plainpalais |
Parkings
Parking de Plainpalais
Boulevard Georges-Favon 46
Parking Uni Mail
Boulevard Carl-Vogt 102
There are 2 parking spaces allocated to disabled people in front of the Museum at 65-67 Boulevard Carl-Vogt.