The Olympic Museum sits on the shore of Lake Geneva at Quai d'Ouchy 1, in Lausanne, Switzerland. Its French name is Musée Olympique, and it is the premier global museum devoted to the Olympic Games and to sport more broadly.
What you will find
The museum holds what is described as the world's largest archive of Olympic Games memorabilia. Its displays trace Olympic history across more than a century, so a visit gives a sense of how the Games have changed over time, from the objects and images that record each era to the stories behind them.
Much of the experience is interactive, which suits visitors of all ages, including families and those who want to do more than look at glass cases.
Planning your visit
- Location: Quai d'Ouchy 1, 1001 Lausanne, on the lakeside.
- Phone: +41 21 621 65 11, if you need to check details before you travel.
- Who it suits: sports fans, history enthusiasts, and families looking for an engaging outing.
Around the museum
Because the museum sits by the lake, a walk along the waterfront is an easy way to combine your visit with time outdoors. Lausanne itself is a city where sport has a long association with the Olympic movement, so a trip here can be built around both the museum and the wider city.
