MEG

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Upcoming Events (24)

Free

Museum and racism: let's talk

Sun, 22 Mar 2026atAll day

Join a focused discussion at MEG on the links between racism and museums, part of the permanent exhibition, Sunday 22 March from 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm. A thoughtful, scholarly conversation inviting diverse perspectives on history, identity, and cultural memory.

Free

Listening to recordings about everyday racism

Tue, 24 Mar 2026atAll day

In the MEG's Music Room, visitors listen to recordings from people describing everyday racism, turning a quiet museum space into an intimate, reflective encounter with daily discrimination.

Vers le futur et l’au-delà. Matérialités magiques au Japon

Tue, 24 Mar 2026at11:30

MEG in Geneva presents a French-language lecture on magical materialities in Japan at 11:30 UTC, ahead of the temporary exhibition Le futur, c’est quoi? A scholarly, museum setting that links history, myth, and future visions.

Free

Anti-Racism Week: Evening with AMIC

Wed, 25 Mar 2026atAll day

Screening of Eritrean refugee podcasts followed by a guided tour and a debate at the MEG Auditorium as part of Anti-Racism Week, presented by Association des Médiatrices Interculturelles (AMIC).

Free

Living as a Child of War – Evening with UPA

Thu, 26 Mar 2026at18:00

Geneva hosts a thought-provoking evening: a LICRA-led roundtable on childhood and war, followed by the performance 'La Part de Feu' by Cie Désenchanté-e-s in the MEG Auditorium at 7pm.

Free

Anti-Black Racism Evening with UPA

Fri, 27 Mar 2026at18:00

An evening at MEG Auditorium in Geneva features a roundtable on anti-Black racism in Switzerland—'Where are you from? Swiss, but a child of elsewhere'—followed by the performance La Part de Feu.

La Part de Feu

Sun, 29 Mar 2026at17:00

French-language theatre performance by Cie Désenchanté-e-s, The Share of Fire, staged at MEG Auditorium in Geneva. A provocative, visually rich piece exploring collective memory and energy, on March 29, 2026.

Free

Ethnomusicology Master’s Lecture | Marie Sonnette-Manouguian

Wed, 15 Apr 2026at14:30

An ethnomusicology master's lecture by Marie Sonnette-Manouguian at MEG (Geneva) on Apr 15, 2026, 2:30 PM, with discussion by Mateo Bonvin, Alban Ribouleau and Arina Vyazova; a deep dive into music traditions and ethnomusicology research.

Free

MEG X Konnekt: Sound Archives Performance

Fri, 24 Apr 2026at15:30

A live, experimental music performance at MEG's foyer by freddie Murphy and Chiara Lee, drawing on the MEG sound archives in a listening residency that invites close listening and sonic dialogue.

Free

Disco-kids at the opening

Wed, 6 May 2026at14:00

Kids dance the afternoon away in the MEG foyer during the museum opening, with a lively disco and a cotton-candy bike. This family-friendly event, presented by Collectif du Feu de dieu, runs from 4 to 6 pm and promises playful tunes, snacks, and a warm museum welcome in Geneva.

Free

DJ set at the opening: Mah'mood

Wed, 6 May 2026at17:00

Mah'mood headlines a DJ set opening the exhibition What is the future? at MEG Garden. The evening blends electronic sounds with contemporary art as guests wander the galleries from 7pm to 10pm, creating a vibrant kickoff for the new show.

Workshop: The Future Is You! With Vanessa Meister.

Sat, 9 May 2026at09:00

Join Vanessa Meister for a hands-on, thought-provoking workshop at MEG during the temporary exhibition, exploring personal futures. Saturday 9 May, 11am–6pm—an engaging, educational session blending art and dialogue in a museum setting.

Free

Guided tour: The Future, what’s that ?

Sun, 24 May 2026atAll day

Take a guided tour of MEG's temporary exhibition The Future, what’s that? led by its creators. Sunday, May 24, at 2:30 PM, at the Ethnography Museum of Geneva, exploring speculative futures through an immersive, curator-led walk.

Free

The Future, what’s that ? : Training for teachers

Tue, 2 Jun 2026atAll day

Teacher-training at MEG exploring the temporary art exhibition What is the future?, with practical tips for visiting with pupils and linking the experience to classroom learning (Tue, 4–6pm).

Free

Sunday in the Future

Sun, 7 Jun 2026at07:30

Join MEG for Sundays of the Future, a monthly family-friendly program featuring hands-on activities and demonstrations that spark curiosity about science and culture. Held on the first Sunday of each month from June to December 2026 at the MEG in Geneva.

Free

Reading corner: Stories to help us imagine the future.

Sun, 7 Jun 2026atAll day

In MEG's foyer, a reading corner invites visitors to share stories, play, and imagine a better future together. A family-friendly, inclusive space inside the museum runs Sunday 7 June from 11am to 6pm, blending storytelling with playful exploration.

Free

Mini MEG. The Future, what’s that ?

Wed, 10 Jun 2026at08:00

Join a kid-friendly guided tour at MEG through the temporary exhibition The Future, what’s that? designed for young children to explore at their own pace. The session runs 10:00–11:00 on Wednesday 10 June.

Free

Guided tour by the exhibition's creators

Sun, 14 Jun 2026atAll day

Join a guided tour of the temporary art exhibition at MEG in Geneva, led by the exhibition's creators for an insider perspective on Sunday 14 June at 2:30 pm.

Free

Sundays of the Future

Sun, 6 Sept 2026at07:30

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.

Free

Reading corner: Stories to help us imagine the future.

Sun, 6 Sept 2026at09:00

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.

Free

Mini MEG. The Future, what’s that ?

Wed, 9 Sept 2026at08:00

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.

Free

Sundays of the Future

Sun, 6 Dec 2026at08:30

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.

Free

Reading corner: Stories to help us imagine the future.

Sun, 6 Dec 2026at10:00

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

Mini MEG. The Future, what’s that ?

Wed, 9 Dec 2026at09:00

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.