Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)
museumEthnography museum housing extensive collections of artifacts, objects and archives from cultures around the world. It is known for its permanent and temporary exhibitions, research activities and public education programs.
Upcoming Events (50)
Animation at MEG
Join Animation(13) at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) for a family-friendly activity blending movement, storytelling, and cultural discovery inside Geneva's renowned ethnographic museum.
Tous publics(41)
Public program at the Musée d’ethnographie de Genève inviting all ages to explore ethnography through hands-on activities and displays; a welcoming, museum-friendly event for families and curious visitors.
Au fil de l'eau — Immersive parcours for kids and families
Immerse your family in a water-inspired adventure at the MEG in Geneva. This immersive parcours for children and families invites curious kids to explore water, rivers, and cultures through hands-on, interactive activities inside the museum.
Art Event at MEG Geneva
Explore ethnographic art at the MEG in Geneva on March 15, 2026 at 10:15, as curated installations and museum-focused discussions invite reflection on culture, identity, and visual storytelling.
MEG guided tour
Take a guided tour at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) to explore current ethnographic displays, hear curator insights, and discover intriguing artefacts in a engaging, informative museum visit.
Un objet, un son, une histoire : dansons avec Hinatea
A contemporary dance performance at the MEG Genève blending objects, sound and storytelling as dancers move through the ethnography museum, inviting audiences to engage with memory, culture and heritage.
Ethnographic art exhibition at MEG (Geneva)
Explore ethnographic art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) in Geneva on March 18, 2026 at 15:00. This indoor exhibition presents curated objects and stories from diverse cultures, offering a vivid glimpse into global communities within a renowned museum setting.
Restitution des biens culturels spoliés – discussion
A scholarly lecture at MEG Geneva on the restitution of culturally looted objects, examining provenance research, international law, and the ethical and historical stakes behind contested artefacts.
Conférence - Rencontre(10)
Attend a Conférence - Rencontre at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG): a thought-provoking ethnography lecture in a renowned Geneva museum. An engaging afternoon for adults and professionals curious about anthropology and cultural studies.
La Bibliothèque vivante: Paroles en mouvement
Experience La Bibliothèque vivante – Paroles en mouvement at MEG in Geneva, where living books share personal narratives through movement and dialogue. A cultural, community event fostering conversation, reflection, and cross-cultural exchange.
Art exhibition at MEG, Geneva
Visit the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) for a curated art exhibition on March 21, 2026 at 11:00. Explore ethnographic-inspired artworks in a historic museum setting, with opening hours, guided insights, and immersive displays that spark conversation.
MEG Art Program | March 22, 2026
Explore ethnographic art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) on March 22, 2026. This art program offers gallery displays and interactive activities inside Geneva's historic museum.
Musée et racisme: on en discute
Projection(3)
Projection(3) at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève presents a contemporary projection installation blending ethnography and cinema in a museum setting, delivering immersive visuals and sound that explore culture, memory, and media.
MEG X Festival du Film Vert : Mundurukuyu - La forêt des femmes-poissons
Part of the MEG X Festival du Film Vert, this screening at the Geneva Ethnography Museum showcases Mundurukuyu – La forêt des femmes-poissons, a documentary exploring the Mundurukú and their rainforest through Indigenous storytelling and environmental themes.
Concert
Experience a world-music concert at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG), pairing live performances with the museum's cultural ambience for an evening of immersive sound and ethnographic storytelling.
Équinoxe de printemps en musique
Celebrate the spring equinox with a world-music concert at Geneva's Musée d'ethnographie (MEG), where diverse sounds fill the museum's intimate halls and invite a reflective, sonic journey through cultures in a unique, atmospheric setting.
Semaine contre le racisme – Soirée AMIC
A thought-provoking evening at MEG Geneva as part of Racism Week, presenting AMIC-led performance exploring inclusion of refugees through theatre, reflection, and dialogue inside a renowned ethnography museum.
Spectacle - Théâtre
A theatrical spectacle at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) blending performance with ethnographic storytelling. This Geneva stage piece invites audiences into a culturally rich, immersive theater experience housed in a museum setting.
Réveil des archives sonores du MEG
Dive into the revival of MEG's sound archives in a lecture at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, tracing how archival recordings preserve cultural memory, fuel research, and spark renewed curiosity about global ethnography.
Vivre comme un enfant de la guerre — soirée débat artistique (UPA)
An evening of debate and artistic performances exploring the experiences of children of war, organized by the Université des Cultures de Genève (UPA) at the MEG in Geneva. A provocative fusion of reflection, culture and storytelling.
MEG x SACR: Listening to recordings on everyday racism
Inside MEG in Geneva, this cultural listening session curates archival recordings to illuminate everyday racism. Attendees reflect on ordinary encounters and bias through sound, guided discussions, and museum context—an intimate, intellectual cultural event.
MEG Art Exhibition
Explore ethnographic and contemporary art highlights at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) in Geneva, featuring immersive displays in a historic venue. The event runs on March 27 at 12:30 local time.
Anti-Black Racism in Switzerland: Understanding and Action
An insightful evening at MEG in Geneva examining anti-Black racism in Switzerland, with expert analysis and a moderated discussion guiding attendees from understanding toward practical action.
MEG x Histoire et Cité : Les rouleaux magiques de l’Éthiopie chrétienne
Join a detailed lecture at MEG in Geneva exploring magical Ethiopian Christian scrolls and the manuscripts' historical context, with curator insights and artifacts from the ethnography museum.
MEG Art Program at Musée d'ethnographie de Genève
Discover ethnographic and contemporary art at the MEG in Geneva with an afternoon program designed for curious visitors. Explore highlights, hear brief insights from guides, and enjoy a thoughtfully curated experience starting at 2:00 PM in the museum galleries.
Racism and Religious Belonging — UPA Evening (Geneva)
Join a thought‑provoking lecture at the MEG in Geneva for Semaine contre le racisme, exploring racism and religious belonging with Université des Cultures de Genève (UPA). A formal, intellectual discussion in a museum setting.
BiblioWeekend 2026: play
Join a family-friendly BiblioWeekend 2026 activity at the MEG library in Geneva, offering playful storytelling and hands-on activities for children and parents during a French-language museum event.
MEG Ethnographic Art Exhibition
On March 29, 2026, the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève hosts a curated art program featuring ethnographic and contemporary works inside the MEG galleries, with related activities beginning at 11:00.
BiblioWeekend 2026 : jeux libres au cœur du musée.
Join BiblioWeekend 2026 at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève for libre jeux—free games tucked into the museum walls. A family-friendly, interactive day inviting visitors of all ages to explore library culture, play, and discover through playful activities.
BiblioWeekend 2026 : atelier de fabrication de jouets en bois
Join a hands-on toy-making workshop at MEG as part of BiblioWeekend 2026. Families learn simple woodworking techniques to craft wooden toys inside Geneva's Musée d'ethnographie, offering a playful, educational museum experience.
BiblioWeekend 2026: World Toys Tour
Join BiblioWeekend 2026 for a guided tour of toys from the MEG's permanent collection, tracing world cultures through playful objects and stories at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG).
MEG Art Exhibition – Apr 2, 2026
Attend a MEG art program at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève on April 2, 2026. Discover current exhibitions blending ethnography with visual art inside Geneva’s renowned museum, featuring installations and curator talks.
Art event at MEG – Apr 15, 2026
Explore ethnographic-inspired art at MEG in Geneva on April 15, 2026, featuring a curated exhibition blending traditional crafts with contemporary installations for immersive cultural storytelling.
Un objet, un son, une histoire: Rencontre du garçon saumon
At the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, explore an object, its sound, and a story in a family-friendly encounter that blends ethnography with narrative and sound design inside the museum’s intimate galleries.
Ethnomusicology Master Conference – Marie Sonnette-Manouguian
Join the MEG in Geneva for a master's-level ethnomusicology lecture with Marie Sonnette-Manouguian; an indoor, scholarly evening exploring ethnomusicology research and insights at the Musée d'ethnographie.
Art event at MEG – Geneva, Apr 16, 2026
An evening art program at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) on April 16, 2026, 18:30. Discover ethnographic artworks, hear curator insights, and explore world cultures in Geneva's landmark museum in a refined, museum-quiet atmosphere.
MEG Art Exhibition – April 19, 2026
Explore a current art exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) on April 19, 2026, starting at 10:00. An immersive ethnographic art experience showcasing diverse cultures in a historic museum setting.
MEG ethnography exhibition – Geneva
Explore ethnographic art and global cultures at MEG in Geneva. This exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève presents curated artifacts from diverse regions, inviting reflection and discovery in an iconic museum setting.
MEG x Konnekt: Performance des archives sonores
A museum-based sound-performance at MEG Genève featuring Freddie Murphy and Chiara Lee, exploring the museum's archival audio with live interpretation in an intimate ethnographic setting.
Indigenous Peoples' Struggles Against Environmental Degradation
Join a thoughtful discussion at MEG in Geneva on the struggles and resistance of Indigenous peoples against environmental degradation, exploring environmental justice, traditional knowledge, and the threats to sacred lands.
MEG Ethnography Exhibition
Explore ethnography through immersive artifacts and contemporary display at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) in Geneva, featuring curated objects, contextual storytelling, and engaging museum spaces.
Éveil musical pour bébé au MEG
A baby-friendly musical awakening at MEG, guiding parents and little listeners through songs and sounds inspired by the museum's permanent collections, in a gentle, interactive, child-centered session.
Objets sensibles dans l’exposition permanente
Explore Objets sensibles dans l’exposition permanente at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, a curated display of delicate, culturally significant objects in MEG's permanent collection, offering fresh insights into daily life through expertly arranged artifacts.
Relax tour of MEG permanent collection
Join a relaxed guided tour of MEG's permanent collection, exploring ethnographic treasures and the stories behind them in Geneva's Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, with expert insights and close-up views.
Disability-focused program at MEG
Geneva's Musée d'ethnographie de Genève hosts an accessibility-focused art program for visitors with disabilities, featuring inclusive formats, adapted tours, and discussions that connect ethnography and contemporary art in a welcoming museum setting.
Art exhibition at MEG – Geneva
Explore a new art-focused exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève on 30 April 2026, featuring contemporary installations of ethnographic artifacts, immersive displays, and insights into cross-cultural expression.
Associations: Public Art Program at MEG
Explore how social associations are presented through ethnographic art at the MEG in Geneva. This public program invites visitors to engage with works and objects, highlighting community ties and contemporary perspectives within a museum setting.
Écoles – MEG school program
Educational art program for school groups at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG). On 30 April 2026 at 11:00, students explore ethnography through interactive activities and a hands-on workshop inside the museum galleries.
Navigation en mers du sud: art de la navigation et montée des eaux
An insightful art exhibition at MEG Genève exploring the intersection of navigation, maritime culture, and rising seas, blending ethnography with contemporary art to reflect on climate-driven shifts in seafaring.