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)

Summer special: an object, a sound, a story: discovering the Japan of the samurais
A family-friendly visit at the MEG library and permanent exhibition, exploring Japan's samurai era through objects, sounds and stories. An engaging, educational session for all ages, free with registration.
MEG Ethnography Exhibition
MEG showcases an ethnography-themed art exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève. On 9 July 2026, attendees can explore multimedia displays and artifacts inside the Geneva museum, with curator insights that illuminate cross-cultural narratives in a curated indoor setting.

Special Summer: Object, Sound & Story — Samurai Japan
Join a MEG summer session in Geneva exploring a samurai-era object, its sound, and the stories it tells. This free, registration-required program invites culture lovers to discover Japan's heritage through a vivid object-and-story experience.

Special Summer: Object, Sound & Story with Bama and the Sanza
This MEG summer special invites visitors to explore an object, its sound, and a story with Bama, revealing the secrets of the sanza. Set in Geneva's Musée d'ethnographie, the program blends ethnography and storytelling in an intimate museum setting.

Summer Special: An Object, A Sound, A Story
Join a family-friendly afternoon at the MEG Library and temporary exhibition, exploring objects, sounds, and stories inspired by Vany's wishes. Held in French on Tuesday, July 14 at 3:00 p.m., this free activity requires registration.
Ethnographic Art Exhibition at MEG
Explore ethnographic art at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) with a temporary exhibition featuring cultural artifacts and immersive displays. The program begins on 14 July 2026 at 3:00 PM in Geneva, offering insights into diverse communities.

Spécial été: un objet, un son, une histoire – voeux de Vany
At the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, Spécial été invites visitors to a sensory encounter: an object, its sound, and a story revealing Vany's wishes. This intimate installation blends material culture, audio, and narrative to explore meaning within a contemporary ethnography setting.

Spécial été: objet, son et histoire
Explore a summer program at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) featuring objects, sound, and storytelling around the tale of the garçon saumon. This intimate exhibition invites visitors to discover how objects and sound weave cultural narratives in a family-friendly museum setting.
Art exhibition at MEG (Geneva)
Explore ethnographic and contemporary art at MEG, the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, in Geneva. An indoor art exhibition on July 16, 2026 features curated works from the MEG collection in a museum setting, with timings listed on the MEG program page.

Kalita and the secrets of divination – Summer special
Family-friendly afternoon at the MEG library and temporary exhibition. Meet Kalita to discover an object, a sound, and a story about divination in a French-only program, with free admission upon registration. An engaging, educational experience for families.
Ethnography Museum art exhibition (Geneva)
Experience an art-focused exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) in Geneva on July 17, 2026. Explore ethnographic-inspired artworks in a historic museum setting, offering a window into global cultures through contemporary pieces.
MEG Art Exhibition / Program (Geneva)
At the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG), this art-focused program presents ethnographic themes through curated displays inside an iconic museum space. Explore cultural narratives, architecture, and visual storytelling as part of a guided or self-guided visit opening at 09:30.
Ethnographic Art Exhibition at MEG
Join an ethnographic art event at MEG in Geneva on 25 August 2026 at 16:00 UTC. Inside the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève, a curated art exhibition invites you to explore cultural artifacts and contemporary interpretations from around the world, offering insights from curators and a distinctive museum setting.

Sundays of the Future
Join the MEG for Sundays of the Future, a family-friendly program held on the first Sunday of each month from June to December 2026 at the MEG in Geneva. Engaging activities invite families and children to explore future themes through hands-on exhibits and playful learning.

Reading corner: Stories to help us imagine the future.
In the MEG foyer, the Reading Corner invites visitors of all ages to share stories, play, and imagine a brighter future together. An interactive and sociable space at the heart of the museum, open Sunday from 11am to 6pm, sparking creative conversations and discovery.

Parcours immersif pour enfants et familles : Le futur, c’est quoi?
An immersive parcours for children and families at the Geneva Ethnography Museum (MEG). This family-friendly, educational outing invites kids and parents to imagine the future through hands-on activities, storytelling, and cultural discovery inside the museum.
MEG program at Geneva Ethnography Museum
Explore world cultures at MEG in Geneva with a program of exhibitions and activities. The event showcases MEG’s current ethnography displays, with curator talks and interactive installations in a historic museum setting.

Dimanche du futur
Join MEG in Geneva for Dimanche du futur, a community program exploring futures through ethnography. Start Sunday morning with interactive displays and discussions at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG), a family-friendly venue that invites adults and families to discover tomorrow's world.

Espace de lecture: Des histoires pour pe(a)nser le futur.
Join a morning reading space at Geneva's MEG as storytellers weave stories that imagine the future. This free, casual cultural event invites adults and families to listen, discuss, and dream together inside the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève.

Ciné-dimanche
Ciné-dimanche presents a Sunday screening at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG). A curated ethnographic film program within the museum, offering documentary storytelling and cultural insights in Geneva's cultural heart.

Mini MEG. The Future, what’s that ?
Join a kid-friendly guided tour at MEG as young children explore the temporary exhibition 'The Future, what’s that?' at their own pace. The 10:00–11:00 session on Wednesday, 9 September invites curious minds to discover futures through playful, hands-on exhibits.
MEG Art Event – Sept 9, 2026
Explore ethnographic art at Geneva's Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) on September 9, 2026. This indoor museum program presents a focused art display with gallery talks and curator insights as part of MEG’s activity calendar.

Parcours mini MEG. Le futur, c’est quoi ?
Join a kid-friendly parcours at the MEG in Geneva. This short, explorative path invites families to think about the future through ethnography and art, guided by hands-on insights and eye-catching displays in the museum galleries.

An object, a sound, a story : discover the clan's secret
Family-friendly visit at the MEG in Geneva: explore part of the ethnography collection through a library-driven activity and a temporary exhibition. A guided, French-language experience inviting kids and parents to uncover 'the clan's secret' together; free with registration.
Art event at MEG (Musée d'ethnographie de Genève)
A museum art event at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève highlighting ethnographic artworks from MEG’s collection. Expect guided viewing and engaging insights into cross-cultural contexts, taking place on 16 September 2026 at 3:00 PM.

Un objet, un son, une histoire : découvre le secret du clan
Join a hands-on ethnographic journey at MEG in Geneva, where objects, sounds, and stories unlock a clan’s secrets. Through immersive displays and narrator-led moments, the exhibit invites reflection on culture, memory, and belonging. An engaging experience for curious adults and families alike.

Visite « Relax» au cœur de l'exposition: Le futur, c'est quoi ?
Join a Relax guided tour at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève to explore the exhibition Le futur, c'est quoi ? in a calm, reflective mood. The visit highlights future-oriented ethnography within the museum's intimate galleries.
MEG Ethnography Art Exhibition

Éveil sensoriel. Le futur, c’est quoi ?
Ethnographic Art Exhibition at MEG, Geneva
Explore a contemporary ethnographic art exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG) in Geneva. On 23 September 2026 at 6:30 PM, discover curated pieces spanning ethnography and visual art within the museum’s historic galleries.

Équinoxe d'automne en musique
Autumn Equinox music evening at Geneva's MEG (Musée d'ethnographie de Genève), featuring a world-music program that blends ethnographic ambience with intimate, concert-style performances inside the museum's historic galleries.
MEG Genève: Morning ethnography art program
Morning program at MEG (Musée d'ethnographie de Genève) exploring ethnography-inspired art. Curator-led highlights illuminate the museum's contemporary exhibitions in a distinctive, immersive setting in Geneva.
Ethnography Museum Art Exhibition (MEG)
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
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)
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
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)
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.

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

Un objet, un son, une histoire — Arbre de Sobo
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.
Art Exhibition at MEG, Geneva
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.
MEG Exhibition Day — 1 Nov 2026
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.
MEG Ethnography Art Exhibition
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
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.

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

Un objet, un son, une histoire : découvre les voeux de Vany
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.
Art event at MEG (Geneva)
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
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)
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.
MEG Art Program (Geneva)
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.