I spent a few hours here on a gorgeous afternoon in June. I am an avid fan of the Olympics and have followed them since I was a child. The displays were very informative and were in multiple languages. There were quite a few interactive displays. The sculpture garden outside (which was free) was beautiful. It was easy to get to. I took a train from Basel and then just walked to the museum (about 20 min - linger going back because it is all uphill) although you can also take a tram to cut some time off the walk.
The museum has three floors dedicated to the Olympic movement with narratives and artifacts as well as audio and video displays. All very well done and interesting. Then the gardens outside are well kept and interesting with sculptures and other interesting sites right on the shores of Lake Geneva.
Beautiful and interesting museum. The Olympic history and spirit in the heart of Lausanne. Excellent café and restaurant to get some rest. Amazing view and quality.
We were so lucky to be able to see and attend the Olympic Museum. A real must see in Lausanne. We are avid sports enthusiasts so to see the Olympic Museum and the history of the Olympics from its origination to present was wonderful! The Museum is self guided with many many stops for narrative explanations. Really well done I felt. There are also many interactive stops in the different exhibition areas that allow you to experience what an athlete experiences. The pieces in the Museum are mostly original from the ceremonies through the athletic competitions including the torch bearing from each Olympics. We said Whoa many times on our three hour experience. Don’t forget the outside of the Museum were you see many bronze statues, the Olympic eternal flame, the beautiful fountains and flags. Don’t leave out the unique steps that lead to the Museum that have to location of each Olympics along with the name of the torch- bearer.
Everybody who is visiting Lausanne even for a day should save two hours and visit this unique site. The museum is not only well organized and educational but also offers the ordinary people to experience the Olympic atmosphere in stylish facilities, interactive rooms, huge video walls, different body and mind games.
It is super thrilling to search for the records of your country while going around.
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