Lausanne, l'Exposition
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In its 2024 exhibition, the MHL is focusing on the theme of glaciers. These ice colossi, which are part of Switzerland's history and identity, are gradually disappearing. Through installations, images, sounds and interactive devices, immerse yourself in the fascinating world of glaciers, fragile and in perpetual motion.
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12h00 16h00
Musée Historique Lausanne
Creative workshop
A snowflake storm is coming! At the entrance to the exhibition “Glaciers. A World in Motion”, create your own paper snowflake and discover how crystals, ice and then glaciers are formed.
The museum team offers you three creative possibilities, for all ages (from 3 years old).
12h30 (60m)
Musée Historique Lausanne
Interactive demonstration
Understanding glacial dynamics and moraine formation using 3D educational devices.
Demonstration supervised and led by the Girls* on Ice Switzerland association (children aged 10 to 16).
20 people maximum
15h00 (20m)
Musée Historique Lausanne
Focus on the temporary exhibition
Laurent Golay, director of the MHL, offers you insight into two key works from the exhibition “Glaciers. A world in motion”.
17h00, 20h00, 21h00 (20m)
Musée Historique Lausanne
Interactive demonstration
Understand glacial dynamics and the formation of moraines using a 3D educational device.
Demonstration carried out by the Girls* on Ice Switzerland association (all audiences).
20 people maximum
Housed in the former bishop’s palace, the MHL aims to gather, preserve, document and highlight evidence of the history of Lausanne. In this capacity, it manages over 250,000 works and objects, divided into three departments.
From the first Gallo-Roman camp to the campus of the EPFL, from the tanneries of the river Flon to the corridors of the CHUV, from the Ouchy quayside to Cité hill, and from Reform to Revolution, Lausanne has evolved over the centuries into multiple fascinating cities. Through encounters with the Lausanne residents who built this cultural and economic hotspot over two millennia, the Musée Historique de Lausanne invites visitors to explore their world and discover the objects that have formed part of their daily lives.