Geneva Attractions
Ancient Artefacts at Barbier-Mueller © Musée Barbier-Mueller
Barbier-Mueller Museum
A comprehensive collection of 7,000 artworks and artefacts from
civilizations around the world, the Barbier-Mueller Museum in
Geneva is the outcome of the articles accumulated by Josef Mueller,
whose collection began in 1907 and is now continued to this day by
his heirs. Founded in 1977, the museum wanted to preserve and study
the sculptures, fabrics and ornaments brought from "primitive"
civilizations that were once isolated communities. Lookout for the
megalithic monuments from Indonesia, the statues and items of
worship from Oceania, pre-Columbian art from the Americas and
ancient masks and shields from Africa.
Address: 10 Rue Jean-Calvin;
Website: www.barbier-mueller.ch;
Telephone: (0)22 312 0270;
Transport: Bus number 2, 7, 12 or 16 to Molard. Bus number 17 to Hôtel-de-Ville;
Opening time: Daily from 11am to 5pm;
Admission: Sfr8 (adults), Sfr5 (concessions). Children under 12 years free
