Lausanne - Palais de Rumine
To the northeast of Lausanne's St-Laurent church is the spacious Place de la Riponne. On its east side stands the Palais de Rumine (1898-1906), which houses the University, originally founded as Academy in 1537. (A new university complex is under construction at Dorigny, 5km/3mi west of the town.)
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Related Attractions
Archaeological Museum
Lausanne's Archaeological Museum contains a bust of Marcus Aurelius. The museum is housed in the Palais de Rumine.
Musée Cantonaux d'Archéologie et d'Histoire
Palais de Rumine
Place de la Rippone 6
CH-1005 Lausanne
Switzerland
Palais de Rumine
Place de la Rippone 6
CH-1005 Lausanne
Switzerland
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 | 12:00 |
| Open | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Cantonal Museum of Art
A gallery with paintings, drawings, sculptures and small collection of prints by Swiss artists featuring: Charles Gleyre; Giovanni Giacometti;Theophilus-Alexandre Steinlen; Rodolphe-Theophilus Bosshard and a small collection of French art including Paul Cézanne, Edgar Degas, Auguste Renoir, Pierre Bonnard, Albert Marquet, Henri Matisse and Maurice Utrillo.
All values are in Switzerland Francs
Musée cantonal des beaux-arts
Palais de Rumine
Place de la Riponne
DIPC
CH-1005 Lausanne
Switzerland
Palais de Rumine
Place de la Riponne
DIPC
CH-1005 Lausanne
Switzerland
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 20:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Adult | CHF 6.00 |
| Students | CHF 4.00 |
| Group discounts | CHF 4.00 |
| Child 16 & under | FREE |
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Cantonal Natural History and Zoological Museum
A collection of preserved animals from throughout the world is displayed including birds, insects, and extinct species.
Lausanne Musée Zoologique Cantonal
Palais de Rumine
Place de la Riponne 6
CP 448
CH-1000 Lausanne
Switzerland
Palais de Rumine
Place de la Riponne 6
CP 448
CH-1000 Lausanne
Switzerland
Hours
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Always closed on:
New Year's Day (January 1)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Christmas - Christian (December 25)
Easter - Christian (Apr 08)
Parking
Pay
Disabled
Full facilities for persons with disabilities.
Cantonal and University Library
Lausanne's Cantonal and University Library (700,000 volumes, valuable manuscripts) is housed in the Palais de Rumine.
