Geneva for the culture vulture

CULTURE, GENEVA Updated : Nov 21, 2014, 04.54 PM IST

Photo by:  Erik Starck, Creative Commons Attribution Licence
If you’re keen to soak in the culture and heritage of the city, there’s no dearth of things to do in Geneva. Home to countless museums and galleries, there’s so much you can explore in the city. From browsing through the world’s largest collection of primitive art, and an intriguing collection of scientific instruments created by Geneva-based scholars, to leafing through a vast library of world literature, and a guided tour that will take you through the history of watchmaking—there’s enough to keep you constantly on your toes.
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Martin Bodmer Foundation

This paradise for book lovers contains one of the most significant libraries in the world. Located in the village of Cologny, this exceptional collection is the life’s work of Martin Bodmer (1899-1971), a Swiss scholar a...more

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Museum of Art and History

An impressive, dauntingly large collection of art, artefacts and everything in between, the Museum of Art and History is a testament to the many wealthy art collectors who have lived in Geneva.

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Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art

Geneva has something unusual here - a modern and contemporary art museum that actually feels genuinely contemporary. Don't come here expecting Picasso and Matisse, as the museum's collections don't start until the 1960s....more

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Maison Tavel Museum

If strolling around the Old Town has made you curious about Geneva's long and often turbulent past, this museum tracing the city's history is definitely worth exploring. Housed in an impressive, fortress-like old house t...more

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History of Science Museum

Venture into the city’s scientific past and witness the origins of many ideas and breakthroughs. Housed in the beautiful 19th century neoclassical Villa Bartholoni, the museum displays an intriguing collection of scienti...more

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Patek Philippe Museum

If it wasn't for Queen Victoria this museum might not exist. The revered English monarch was so tickled by watchmaking company Patek Philippe's innovative keyless watches that she treated herself to one. Royal approval i...more

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Barbier-Mueller Museum

With a collection started in 1907 and still being added to, the Barbier-Mueller Museum houses artefacts from almost every corner of the world. Specialising in what was long called primitive art (and hasn't yet found a be...more

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