Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History
Located in Lausanne's Palais de Rumine, this free museum plunges you into the fascinating history of the canton of Vaud, from Neolithic times to the future! Lake excavations, ancient artifacts, historical accounts and an exhibition on coins await you. An ideal cultural visit for the whole family, with activities specially designed for children.
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Offer detailsHoused in the Palais de Rumine on Place de la Riponne in downtown Lausanne, the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History tells the story of the canton of Vaud, from Neolithic times to the present day, and even into the future! A cultural and entertaining visit for the whole family.
From the Neolithic era, countless objects such as ceramics, basketry, fabrics and wooden objects have been found on the shores of lakes. Free of charge, the permanent exhibition at the Cantonal Museum of Archaeology and History begins with a life-size glass floor showing a "lake" excavation and a Neolithic cemetery.
The second part of the exhibition invites visitors to step back in time, starting with a detour into the future, in the Year of Our Lord 3081. He then descends into the 20th century, and finds himself in 1803, the date of Vaud independence, then under Bernese rule (from 1536 to 1798). Further down the line, we see Savoyard domination, direct dependence on the Holy German Empire and - the chapter is less well known - the reign of the kings of Burgundy (from 888 to 1032).
The museum also features a permanent exhibition on currency and the role of money through the centuries.
The museum also offers educational activities for schools and children during the school vacations.
