mudac is a museum of contemporary design and applied arts in Lausanne, Switzerland, located at Place de la Cathédrale 6, in the old town close to the cathedral. Its full name, Musée de design et d'arts appliqués contemporains, translates as Museum of Contemporary Design and Applied Arts.
What you will see
The museum focuses on innovative design, fashion and decorative arts. Rather than a fixed collection on permanent display, it presents rotating exhibitions of recent and cutting-edge work, so what you find on one visit may differ considerably from the next. That makes it a good choice for visitors interested in how objects, clothing and everyday forms are being reimagined today.
Planning your visit
- Type of visit: a contemporary museum, best suited to those curious about current design rather than historical collections.
- Location: in the historic centre of Lausanne, near the cathedral, so it can be combined easily with a walk through the old town.
- Contact: you can reach the museum by phone on +41 21 315 25 30 for up-to-date details before you go.
The area around it
Lausanne sits on the shore of Lake Geneva, and the cathedral square is part of its hilltop old town, with steep lanes, stairways and views over the lake. Because the exhibitions change, a visit to mudac pairs well with an afternoon exploring the surrounding streets and the lakefront.
