The Musée d'Art et d'Histoire de Neuchâtel, often shortened to MAHN, is the main art and history museum of Neuchâtel, a lakeside city in western Switzerland. It sits on the Esplanade Léopold-Robert, close to the centre of town, which makes it an easy stop for anyone already exploring the old quarter or the shore of Lake Neuchâtel.
What you will find
The museum brings together three main areas of interest under one roof:
- Fine arts, with paintings and works by both local and international artists
- Archaeology, showing objects that tell the story of human activity in the region
- Regional history, which places Neuchâtel and its surroundings in a wider context
Because the collections range across art and history, the visit suits a broad range of interests. Art lovers can spend time with the painting galleries, while those drawn to the past will find the archaeological and historical displays especially useful for understanding the area.
Planning your visit
The museum is at Esplanade Léopold-Robert 1, 2000 Neuchâtel. If you would like to check details before you travel, you can call the museum on +41 32 717 79 20. Since the building is central, it pairs well with a walk along the lakefront or a visit to the town's other sights, and a few hours is usually enough time to see the main collections at a relaxed pace.
