Lausanne History Museum — Attraction in Lausanne

A well-executed museum. Most exhibits had English translations. Every town should have a museum about it's history and this one is excellent. Lots of things to look at. Massive model of the town (though poorly lit). The Museum covers history from middle ages up through contemporary. I particularly enjoyed the medieval through 15th C. exhibit downstairs. Especially, the painting of The Disputation of Lausanne. It was designed so different parts lit up to show the historical figures and what happened at this important event. Good exhibits of 19th and 20th centuries as well. Tip: get the 3 day/3 museum ticket for a good deal. Plan about 1.5 hours...

The exhibits were okay, most of the signs were in French. I particularly liked the fact that part of the museum is situated in an old house, really makes me think of the perspective of the people who's lived there hundreds of years ago. Also there's an old billiards table, I didn't know that the sport went back to the 18th century. The ticket that you can get here (for 12 CHF) is a 3 day pass that will cover 3 museums in the area (as is written on the back). It was basically empty when I went (midday...

Interesting museum telling the history of Lausanne, with lots of interactive exhibits. Good to visit for 1-2 hours to find out about the city's origins and development.

Very nice interactive model of the city and accompanying film (available in English).

The 12€ per adult entrance fee also gets you entrance to two other museums (valid for three days). If you have the Lausanne travel pass there is a 50%...