Geneva - Museum of Old Geneva Maison Tavel
A historic monument, Tavel House is the oldest private house in Geneva. First mentioned in records in 1303 and rebuilt 1334, the house was acquired in 1963 by the City of Geneva. Since restoration was carried out, the house is viewable in its entirety, from the cellars to the attic. Tavel House is devoted to the urban history and daily life of Geneva.
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A huge scale model dating from 1896, reconstructs the appearance of Old Geneva as it was before 1850, still surrounded by its fortifications.
Drawings, engravings, photographs, coins, furniture and collections of silver from the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 20th C can be seen.
Drawings, engravings, photographs, coins, furniture and collections of silver from the Middle Ages to the beginning of the 20th C can be seen.
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
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| Open | Closed | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
