Top 7 Children's Museums in Canton of Vaud, Canton of Vaud

A scenographic concept unique in the world. The Manoir retraces the private and public life of this genius of the seventh art. The Studio, a new building of Hollywood inspiration, presents the cinematographic work of one the greatest artists of the 20th century. The four-hectare park showcases hundred-year-old trees beloved by Charlie Chaplin and a breathtaking view of Lake Léman and the Alps.

Littéralement les pieds dans le Boiron de Morges, un des cours d’eau les plus étudiés de Suisse, La Maison de la Rivière attend les visiteurs en pleine nature, à deux pas du Léman. Elle accueille le grand public afin de lui faire découvrir, comprendre et partager la beauté mais aussi la fragilité des écosystèmes. Dans l’exposition permanente, les disciplines se rencontrent : le sous-marin F.A.-Forel, construit par l’équipe de Jacques Piccard, et ayant servi à l’étude des fonds du Léman, côtoie par exemple des brochets vivants, une borne romaine millénaire et la haute technologie avec un des plus grands murs tactiles multitouch du monde. La visite se poursuit à l’extérieur avec un étang didactique, des nichoirs et des aquariums intégrés à la rivière proposant une vue plongeante sur la vie sauvage et ses habitants. Les enfants ne sont pas en reste, puisque Trutta, la mascotte malicieuse, les guide entre chaque poste, avec de nombreux jeux interactifs.

Science center with hands-on exhibitions for kids from 7 and family. Each exhibition is presented during 12 to 18 months.

Impressive animals are waiting for you, as the tiger or the big white shark. Our white shark is the biggest naturalized with shark of the world. The compared anatomy room was dedicated to the medicine students until the years 1930. Now, visitors can appreciate skeletons, so-called "monsters" and a large collection of insects. We are also proposing temporary exhibitions about once a year. These last years, they spoke about shells, photography, taxidermy, sex and reproduction or aquatic insects.

Interested in the history and archaeology of Switzerland? Don't miss the Cantonal Museum for archaeology and History, in the Rumine Palace, at the foot of the old town and the Cathedral. Major objects found in the Canton of Vaud are displayed, such as Neolithic funerary jewellery, Bronze age hoards, Iron age gold and bronze jewellery, early Middle Ages weapons and tools and objects of the last millenium, including guns that belonged to Napoleon. The modern presentation with many models is an unmissable visit in Lausanne! Entrance free, 1st floor of Rumine Palace