Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)

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Ethnography 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.

Boulevard Carl-Vogt 65 1205
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ArtFamily~22 events/monthUSD 8–40

Upcoming Events (35)

Ethnography Museum Art Exhibition (MEG)

TodayatAll day

Explore ethnography-inspired art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG). On 2026-10-08, the museum hosts an art exhibition that blends ethnographic objects with contemporary works, inviting visitors to reflect on culture, design, and storytelling inside a historic indoor setting.

Visite au Jardin: Le retour de l'automne

TodayatAll day

Explore the autumn garden of the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) on a guided tour. Discover seasonal flora paired with ethnographic insights as the garden returns for fall.

Art event at MEG (Musée d'ethnographie de Genève)

Sun, 11 Oct 2026atAll day

Explore ethnography-inspired art at MEG in Geneva on Oct 11, 2026. A curated art event inside the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, blending contemporary artworks with the museum's distinctive ethnographic setting.

Art exhibition at MEG

Wed, 14 Oct 2026atAll day

Explore ethnographic art at the MEG in Geneva on Oct 14, 2026. This museum exhibition offers a rich display of cultural artifacts and stories in a premier, intimate setting, ideal for adults and families.

Exhibition at Geneva's MEG (Oct 17, 2026)

Sat, 17 Oct 2026atAll day

Explore ethnographic art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) on 17 October 2026. This curated art exhibition unfolds in a historic MEG space, inviting visitors to reflect on cultural expression and global perspectives.

Free

An object, a sound, a story : discover Sobo's tree

Wed, 21 Oct 2026at15:00

Family-friendly visit at MEG in Geneva to discover Sobo's tree through objects, sounds, and story. Explore the library and a temporary exhibition in a kid-friendly, storytelling format. Free with registration; French-language program.

12–25 CHF

Art Exhibition at MEG, Geneva

Wed, 21 Oct 2026atAll day

Join a MEG program at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève for an art-focused exhibition on 21 Oct 2026 at 15:00. The event pairs ethnographic artefacts with contemporary art inside the historic MEG venue, offering a thoughtful cultural afternoon in Geneva.

Un objet, un son, une histoire — Arbre de Sobo

Wed, 21 Oct 2026atAll day

Visit MEG for an ethnographic exhibition where objects, sounds, and stories illuminate the Tree of Sobo. The installation invites reflection on material culture and memory through immersive soundscapes and interactive elements.

MEG Exhibition Day — 1 Nov 2026

Sun, 1 Nov 2026atAll day

Explore ethnographic-inspired art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) with a scheduled activity program on 1 November 2026. This indoor art event features a guided look at contemporary works and cultural artifacts within the MEG's galleries, offering an engaging experience for adults, students, and families who love museums and global perspectives.

12–18 CHF

MEG Ethnography Art Exhibition

Wed, 4 Nov 2026atAll day

Explore ethnographic art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) in Geneva. This exhibition brings together contemporary artefacts and immersive displays that illuminate global cultures through design, sculpture, and visual storytelling. Opens 4 November 2026 at 10:00 in a renowned museum setting.

MEG Art Program – Nov 14, 2026

Sat, 14 Nov 2026atAll day

Visit the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève on 14 November 2026 for the MEG art program. The day features evolving exhibitions and activities inside the historic museum, inviting guests to explore ethnography through contemporary artworks and interactive displays.

Free

An object, a sound, a story : check out Vany's wishes

Wed, 18 Nov 2026at15:00

Explore an object, a sound, and a story at the MEG library and its temporary exhibition. This family-friendly session invites families to discover Vany's wishes through guided exploration in French; free with registration.

MEG Ethnography Art Program – 2026-11-18

Wed, 18 Nov 2026atAll day

Visit the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) for an ethnography-focused art program on November 18, 2026. The event features curated exhibitions and activities inside the museum, inviting adults and families to explore culture in Geneva.

Free

Un objet, un son, une histoire : découvre les voeux de Vany

Wed, 18 Nov 2026atAll day

Explore an ethnographic installation at MEG where an object, a sound, and a story reveal the wishes of Vany. This intimate art experience blends material culture with audio storytelling, inviting visitors to listen, reflect, and connect memory to objects inside the museum.

Free

Art event at MEG (Geneva)

Fri, 20 Nov 2026atAll day

Explore ethnographic art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) with the MEG activities program on November 20, 2026 at 10:00. The morning session highlights exhibitions and related discussions that illuminate cultures through contemporary art at Geneva’s renowned museum.

Ethnographic Art Exhibition at MEG

Sun, 22 Nov 2026atAll day

Explore ethnographic art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) in Geneva. This museum exhibition blends global artifacts with contemporary interpretation, staged in the iconic MEG galleries with programmed talks and openings on 22 November 2026 at 16:00.

MEG: Ethnographic Art Exhibition (Nov 25, 2026)

Wed, 25 Nov 2026atAll day

Curated ethnographic art exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) in Geneva. On 25 November 2026, explore cultures through artifacts and contemporary display design, inviting reflection on ethnography, art, and storytelling in a museum setting.

Free

MEG Art Program (Geneva)

Thu, 3 Dec 2026atAll day

MEG in Geneva hosts a daytime art program on December 3, 2026, featuring ethnographic artworks and related exhibitions inside the historic museum. The program kicks off at 10:00 and offers visitors a concise glimpse into ethnography through curated displays and interpretive content.

Free

Sundays of the Future

Sun, 6 Dec 2026at09:30

Join families at MEG for Sundays of the Future, a monthly program exploring tomorrow's ideas through hands-on activities and exhibits. On the first Sunday of each month (June–December 2026), kids and adults can discover science, culture, and innovation in a family-friendly museum setting.

8–20 CHF

Parcours immersif pour enfants et familles : Le futur, c’est quoi?

Sun, 6 Dec 2026at10:30

An immersive family-friendly parcours at Geneva's Museum of Ethnography designed for children and their families to explore the future. Through interactive stations and guided storytelling, visitors spark curiosity about tomorrow in a playful, educational setting at MEG.

Free

Dimanche du futur

Sun, 6 Dec 2026at10:30

Dimanche du futur at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève invites curious minds to explore tomorrow's world through culture and dialogue. This Sunday community program at MEG in Geneva blends exhibits with talks and interactive experiences, offering a welcoming space to reflect on the future.

MEG Art Activity: Ethnography Exploration

Sun, 6 Dec 2026atAll day

Join a MEG art activity at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, exploring ethnography through contemporary artworks in a museum setting. This 9:30 AM program invites art lovers and curious visitors to engage with evocative displays in Geneva's celebrated cultural venue.

Free

Reading corner: Stories to help us imagine the future.

Sun, 6 Dec 2026at11:00

A participatory reading corner at MEG invites visitors to share stories and imagine a better future, blending play, conversation, and reflection in the museum foyer for all ages.

Free

Espace de lecture: Des histoires pour pe(a)nser le futur.

Sun, 6 Dec 2026at12:00

Join a reading space at the MEG in Geneva, inviting visitors to imagine the future through stories and shared voices. This cultural, community event blends intimate storytelling with museum ambiance for reflection and dialogue.

Free

Ciné-dimanche

Sun, 6 Dec 2026at17:30

Ciné-dimanche at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) features a Sunday film screening in a cultural museum setting. Enjoy a curated cinema session within the MEG's atmospheric galleries, offering thoughtful, accessible screenings in a unique ethnography-focused venue.

Free

Mini MEG. The Future, what’s that ?

Wed, 9 Dec 2026at10:00

A kid-friendly guided tour at MEG in Geneva for the temporary exhibition The Future, what’s that? Children explore at their own pace during a 10-11am session on Wed, Dec 9, 2026.

12–22 CHF

MEG: Ethnography Museum Exhibition

Wed, 9 Dec 2026atAll day

Opening at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG), this art exhibition presents ethnographic artifacts and immersive displays from across cultures. Explore visual storytelling and cultural perspectives inside Geneva's renowned MEG on December 9, 2026 at 10:00.

Free

Parcours mini MEG. Le futur, c’est quoi ?

Wed, 9 Dec 2026atAll day

A family-friendly parcours at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève exploring what the future might look like. Through interactive stations and artefacts, visitors of all ages imagine tomorrow with ethnographic insight and playful discovery.

MEG Genève art exhibition

Sat, 12 Dec 2026atAll day

Visit the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) for an ethnographic art exhibition on December 12, 2026. Inside its galleries, curated displays and artifacts invite reflection on cultures from around the world, as part of MEG's activity program.

Free

An object, a sound, a story: If you were a king or queen

Wed, 16 Dec 2026at15:00

Family-friendly visit at the MEG Library and its temporary ethnography exhibition invites families to explore objects, sounds and stories around kings and queens. The session is in French, free with registration, offering an educational look at MEG collections.

Un objet, un son, une histoire : si tu étais roi, si tu étais reine

Wed, 16 Dec 2026atAll day

Explore sounds and stories behind objects at MEG in Geneva with the exhibit Un objet, un son, une histoire. Visitors are invited to imagine themselves as kings or queens, blending ethnography, sound art, and interactive storytelling in a family-friendly museum setting.

Solstice d’hiver en musique

Wed, 16 Dec 2026at19:30

An atmospheric winter solstice concert at the MEG in Geneva, pairing intimate world-music pieces with the ethnographic museum setting to celebrate season, sound, and culture.

Ethnographic Art Evening at MEG

Wed, 16 Dec 2026atAll day

An ethnographic-art evening at the MEG in Geneva, with a 6:30 PM program spotlighting contemporary ethnographic pieces and guided viewing inside the museum's historic galleries.

Exhibitions at MEG

Sun, 10 Jan 2027atAll day

Explore ethnographic exhibitions at Geneva's MEG (Musée d'ethnographie de Genève) from January 10, 2027, featuring diverse cultures, artifacts and immersive displays in a world-class museum setting.

Le futur, c’est quoi ?

Sun, 10 Jan 2027atAll day

A temporary exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) titled 'Le futur, c’est quoi?' exploring future scenarios through ethnography, running May 7, 2026–January 10, 2027 in an immersive museum setting.