Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Lausanne
Lausanne, Switzerland
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Museum Address
Place de la Gare 16, 1003 Lausanne, Switzerland
Lausanne, Switzerland
Ticket Prices
CHF 15 (under 16 free, 1st Sat free)
Featured Artists
2 artists in database
The Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts in Lausanne moved into a striking new building at the Plateforme 10 arts district in 2019, designed by the Spanish firm Barozzi Veiga. The museum traces its origins to 1841 when the Canton of Vaud established a public art collection.
Holdings of roughly 10,000 works emphasize Swiss art from the 18th century onward, with particular strength in Félix Vallotton, who was born in Lausanne. The collection also includes works by Corot, Degas, and Matisse alongside contemporary Swiss artists. Plateforme 10 unites the fine arts museum with the photography and design museums in a single cultural campus near the train station.
Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Lausanne in Lausanne, Switzerland houses 3 masterpieces in our database, including works by Félix Vallotton and Camille Corot. Notable works include The Coal Scuttles and The Artist`s Parents.
Famous Works at Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Lausanne
Browse 3 notable artworks in our database. Click any work to see details and plan your visit.
Visiting Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Lausanne
The permanent collection is always free. Temporary exhibitions require tickets. First Saturday of the month is completely free for everything, including special exhibitions.
A new arts district next to Lausanne train station opened in 2019. It houses three museums: MCBA (fine arts), Photo Elysée (photography), and mudac (design). One location, three museums.
Yes, especially for Swiss art. Vallotton and Hodler are highlights. The building itself is architecturally striking. Combined with Photo Elysée and mudac, you could spend a half day here.
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Browse Our CollectionPlease note: Artwork locations and display status may change. Some paintings may be on loan, in restoration, or moved to different galleries within the museum. We recommend contacting Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts, Lausanne directly to confirm specific artwork availability before your visit.
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