Museum sights in Lausanne
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Musée Olympique
This museum is surprisingly interesting given that its subject does not elicit universal interest. Housed in a lavish building in the Parc Olympique, atop a tiered landscaped garden, it tells the Olympic story from its inception under Pierre de Coubertin to the most recent competition. Videos, archival film (usually including footage of the most recent games), touch-screen computers and memorabilia (anything from the Olympic flame torches used since 1936 to a pair of sprinter Carl Lewis’ track shoes) all help bring this sporting saga to life.
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Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts
Musée Cantonal des Beaux-Arts has many works by Swiss and foreign artists, ranging from Ancient Egypt to Cubism. The core of the collection is made up of works by landscape painter, Louis Ducros (1748–1810), and three other locals. The permanent collection is closed during the frequent temporary exhibitions. It is mooted that the collection will be moved to a new lakeside location in the coming years.
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Palais de Rumine museum collections
These cover natural history, zoology (with the longest - almost 6m - stuffed great white shark on show in the world), geology, coins, archaeology and history. The latter gives an overview of the history of the Vaud canton from the Old Stone Age to modern times.
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Musée de Design et d’Arts Appliqués Contemporains
The Musée de Design et d’Arts Appliqués Contemporains is a centre of modern design that frequently holds intriguing temporary exhibitions. Entry to the museum is free on the first Saturday of the month.
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Collection
This extraordinary collection, put together by French artist Jean Dubuffet, opened in 1976 in what was a late 18th- century country mansion.
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Musée Historique de Lausanne
The Musée Historique de Lausanne traces the city’s history. Entry is free on the first Saturday of the month.
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Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy
Musée Romain Lausanne-Vidy housed on the site of a Roman villa contains a modest collection of ancient artefacts.
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