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Musee de l'Elysee

18, avenue de l'Elysee, Lausanne 1014, Switzerland
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Ranked #1 of 22 attractions in Lausanne
5.0 of 5 stars 9 Reviews
Type: Museums
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53 reviews 53 reviews
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 26, 2012 NEW

I have been there a few times during the years. Every once in a while there is an exhibition of some artist. Better doing it on a rainy day:-) More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012

In Switzerland this museum is the place to go for photography. Always on the top, this museum is a must seen. The temporary expositions are stunning in term of quality and originality. As a photography enthusiast I recommend this place for family and for professional. More

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Lausanne, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed February 18, 2012

This photography museum has always incredible and of very good quality exhibitions. The museum is in a villa, with a park with views over the lake. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 31, 2012

Wonderfully curated exhibits, change quite often, brilliant photgraphy books, great hours and now a cafe too! Close to town and always worth the trip. More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 30, 2012

There are two main photo-museums in CH and the Elysee is one of them (the other is Winterthur). The museum is situated in a villa with views over Lake Geneva and a very nice garden just next resp. above the Olympic Museum. The expositions are top notch. The Elysee does a lot of collaboration with other Museums, e.g. the Metropolitan... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed January 5, 2012

A permanent collection showing old Swiss pictures of historical interest, but not stunning. This museum has often excellent temporary exhibitions on different topics. Another interesting initiative is the organization from time to time of a slide show of photos sent in by the public on a chosen subject. More

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Panama City, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 23, 2011

This museum is a nice place to see the photography work on display. It is one of the most famous museum in Lausanne that you should not miss. There is also a library with old and new books about the art of photography. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2012 NEW
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed April 8, 2012
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