Kodai. Antiquity in Japanese pop culture The "Kodai" exhibition takes visitors on a journey to the Land of the Rising Sun, to discover Japanese pop culture and one of its sources of inspiration, Greco-Roman antiquity. Meer info over: + Kodai. Antiquity in Japanese pop culture
From Bailly to Zaric. City of Lausanne Art Collection The City of Lausanne Art Collection dates to 1932, when the Fonds des arts plastiques was set up to support local artists and embellish the city. Meer info over: + From Bailly to Zaric. City of Lausanne Art Collection
Florama - Observe the fascinating world of flowers An exhibition by Lisa Voisard at the Naturéum, Jardin botanique cantonal in Lausanne. Meer info over: + Florama - Observe the fascinating world of flowers
Flucht-Fuir: In the footsteps of refugees Every day we see images of people who have tragically lost their lives fleeing their homeland. But what does it mean to have to leave your home, job, family and country behind? Meer info over: + Flucht-Fuir: In the footsteps of refugees
Festival de la Cité Het festival zet Lausanne en zijn oude stad in vuur en vlam met een programma dat theater, muziek, voorstellingen, dans, circus en installaties combineert. Meer info over: + Festival de la Cité
Isao Takahata Cette exposition, unique en Suisse, retrace le parcours de Takahata, de Heidi (1974) à Le Tombeau des Lucioles (1988) et Le Conte de la princesse Kaguya (2013), à travers ses carnets et storyboards, Meer info over: + Isao Takahata
UNSICHTBAR. Das verborgene Leben der Mikroben Erkunden Sie die faszinierende und unbekannte Welt der Mikroorganismen, die uns umgeben. Meer info over: + UNSICHTBAR. Das verborgene Leben der Mikroben
Mimêsis - nature at the origins of innovation What do skis, a snorkel, a 3D printer and a spy plane have in common? All these inventions were created or perfected with inspiration from nature. Meer info over: + Mimêsis - nature at the origins of innovation
Destination archaeology. 1798 - Future The exhibition invites visitors to discover how science shapes our view of the past. Meer info over: + Destination archaeology. 1798 - Future
Spring 2026 Collections Current archaeological discoveries in the canton of Vaud. Meer info over: + Spring 2026 Collections
Otobong Nkanga. I dreamt of you in colours MCBA, in collaboration with the Musée d’Art Moderne, Paris, is presenting a major exhibition devoted to the work of Otobong Nkanga. Meer info over: + Otobong Nkanga. I dreamt of you in colours
Ella Maillart. Fotografische Erzählungen Photo Elysée ehrt die Schriftstellerin, Fotografin und grosse Reisende Ella Maillart (1903-1997) mit einer Ausstellung, die ihren Reisen durch Zentralasien in den 1930er-Jahren gewidmet ist. Meer info over: + Ella Maillart. Fotografische Erzählungen
Let's Move: Get Active Space! Get moving and have fun! The “Let’s Move: Get Active Space! Meer info over: + Let's Move: Get Active Space!
Lousonna The museum's most remarkable pieces are showcased within a revitalized scenography, enhanced by reconstruction images. Meer info over: + Lousonna
Lousonna, archaeological park Set in a bucolic setting blending greenery, a water feature, and ruins, the archaeological park offers visitors a stroll through the remnants of the ancient city centre of Lousonna. Meer info over: + Lousonna, archaeological park
Art Brut in Switzerland - From the Origins of the Collection to the Present The Collection de l’Art Brut marks its 50th anniversary in February 2026. Meer info over: + Art Brut in Switzerland - From the Origins of the Collection to the Present
ONZICHTBAAR. Het verborgen leven van microben Verken een fascinerende en weinig bekende wereld, die van de micro-organismen om ons heen. Meer info over: + ONZICHTBAAR. Het verborgen leven van microben
Marina Xenofontos. Play Life Through her sculptures, found objects, writing and films, Marina Xenofontos interrogates the material manifestations of memory and history. Meer info over: + Marina Xenofontos. Play Life
The Collection de l'Art Brut at the Festival de la Cité Readings for children The book Six petites histoires d'Art Brut (Flammarion Jeunesse, 2025) is featured at the Festival of the City! Meer info over: + The Collection de l'Art Brut at the Festival de la Cité
French Painting 1800-1945. Anatomy of a Collection Mounted within “The collection”, the display of the museum’s permanent collection, as well as in the MCBA Espace Focus gallery, the show invites visitors to rediscover the many masterpieces of Meer info over: + French Painting 1800-1945. Anatomy of a Collection
Ahead of the Curve “Ahead of the Curve” celebrates innovation at the Olympic Games, from how athletes compete to how the world watches and plays. Meer info over: + Ahead of the Curve
Reading for children in the museum gardens. Reading and creative workshop: come listen as a family Six petites histoires d'Art Brut (Flammarion Jeunesse, 2025) taken from the book written by Sophie Chabalier (mediator at the Collection of Art Meer info over: + Reading for children in the museum gardens.
Isao Takahata Pioneer of contemporary animation, from the post-war years to Studio Ghibli Meer info over: + Isao Takahata
Hannah Darabi. Why Don't You Dance? Hannah Darabi, winner of the 2025 Prix Elysée, delves into Iran’s popular dance scene with “Why Don’t You Dance?”. Meer info over: + Hannah Darabi. Why Don't You Dance?
Passeport vacances – Crée une cartothèque de tes aventures ! Depuis 1985, Photo Elysée s’interroge sur la photographie et la fait connaître grâce à des expositions innovantes, des publications de référence et des événements ouverts à un large public. Meer info over: + Passeport vacances – Crée une cartothèque de tes aventures !
What about us? Glass Animals from the Pierre Rosenberg Collection With nearly 300 glass animals, from the collection of distinguished art historian and Honorary Director of the Louvre Pierre Rosenberg, and pieces from his donation to the Musée du Grand Siècle, the Meer info over: + What about us? Glass Animals from the Pierre Rosenberg Collection
Alfredo Jaar. Inferno & Paradiso “Inferno & Paradiso” is an immersive installation created by Alfredo Jaar (b. 1956), a fixture in the international contemporary art world. Meer info over: + Alfredo Jaar. Inferno & Paradiso
Musée de l’Absurde - Rétroperspective The “Musée de l’Absurde” will be setting up outside the main entrance to the Botanical Gardens from 10 April to 27 September 2026, with its new exhibition, “Rétroperspective”. Meer info over: + Musée de l’Absurde - Rétroperspective
Visite commentée – Otobong Nkanga Une institution historique prend un nouveau départ : l’essentiel à préserver, de nombreuses possibilités à explorer. Le MCBA a quitté le Palais de Rumine qu’il occupait depuis 1904. Meer info over: + Visite commentée – Otobong Nkanga
Imaginary links Current trends in architectural photography in Switzerland. An exhibition organised by IGAF (Interessengemeinschaft Architekturfotografie). Meer info over: + Imaginary links
Exhibition "Writings of Art Brut: When Language Takes to the Fields" Through a selection of writings by women and men authors of Art Brut from the holdings of the Collection of Art Brut, this exhibition co‑produced by the Lausanne museum and the Jan Michalski Meer info over: + Exhibition "Writings of Art Brut: When Language Takes to the Fields"
Un matin aux bains Lors de cette visite, plongez dans l’architecture et les coutumes balnéaires antiques, avant de découvrir comment ces dernières ont inspiré Mari Yamazaki, l’autrice du manga Thermæ Romæ. Meer info over: + Un matin aux bains
Fossielen en kristallen Fossielen, archieven van het leven: De collectie systematische paleontologie bestaat uit fossielen van alle grote geologische onderverdelingen uit het verleden. Meer info over: + Fossielen en kristallen
Visite commentée – Et nous alors ? Accompagné·e·s d'un·e guide, partez à la découverte de l'exposition temporaire "Et nous alors ? Meer info over: + Visite commentée – Et nous alors ?
Sauvageons en ville ! Balade créative et exploratoire Une institution historique prend un nouveau départ : l’essentiel à préserver, de nombreuses possibilités à explorer. Le MCBA a quitté le Palais de Rumine qu’il occupait depuis 1904. Meer info over: + Sauvageons en ville ! Balade créative et exploratoire
Visite des tout petits – Les orteils en éventail Une institution historique prend un nouveau départ : l’essentiel à préserver, de nombreuses possibilités à explorer. Le MCBA a quitté le Palais de Rumine qu’il occupait depuis 1904. Meer info over: + Visite des tout petits – Les orteils en éventail