Geneva Art Galleries

(Geneva, Switzerland)

Whether you are looking for traditional Swiss art works or more contemporary pieces, the city of Geneva has plenty to choose from. Both commercial and private art galleries are dotted around Geneva and the most notable are listed below.

Situated within Geneva's Plainpalais neighbourhood, the Centre d'Art Contemporain (Contemporary Art Centre) is a leading association where local artists are able to express themselves. Exhibitions here change monthly, so there is always something fresh to experience. Often referred to as simply MAMCO, the related Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain (Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art) is another of Geneva's leading galleries and opened in the mid-1990s. In total, there are around 75 different exhibition spaces here, displaying an eclectic mixture of paintings and sculptures.


One of the biggest and most important art galleries in the whole of Geneva is without doubt the Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (Museum of Art and History), which is home to a truly outstanding and inspirational permanent collection. If you are lucky enough to visit this venue, which is located on the Rue Charles Galland in the Old City area of Geneva, look out for the fine art section and the pieces by world-famous artists, such as Cézanne and Renoir. There is even an onsite restaurant and cafe, complete with outside eating area.

Museum of Art and History (Musée d'Art et d'Histoire)

Address: 2 Rue Charles Galland, Geneva, CH-206, Switzerland, CH
Tel: +41 022 418 2600

Barbier Müller Museum (Musée Barbier Müller)

Address: 10 Rue Jean Calvin, Geneva, CH-1204, Switzerland, CH
Tel: +41 022 312 0270

Contemporary Art Centre (Centre d'Art Contemporain)

Address: 10 Rue des Vieux Grenadiers, Geneva, CH-205, Switzerland, CH
Tel: +41 022 329 1842

Galerie Papiers Gras

Address: 1 Place de l'Ile, Geneva, CH-204, Switzerland, CH
Tel: +41 022 310 8777

Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art (Musée d'Art Moderne et Contemporain - MAMCO)

Address: 10 Rue des Vieux Grenadiers, Geneva, CH-205, Switzerland, CH
Tel: +41 022 320 6122

Photography Centre at the Grütli Arts Centre (Centre de la Photographie)

Address: Rue du Général Dufour 16, Geneva, CH-1204, Switzerland, CH
Tel: +41 022 329 2835

Rath Museum (Musée Rath)

Address: Place Neuve, Geneva, CH-1204, Switzerland, CH
Tel: +41 022 418 3340