Elysée Museum

Elysée Museum

The Elysée Museum is located in Lausanne, Switzerland, and is a highly renowned photography museum in the area. Originally a villa from the 18th century, it was built between 1780 and 1783 and designed by architect Abraham-Louis de Montfalcon. The museum's collection of 120,000 original photographs is displayed in eight exhibition rooms across four floors, featuring especially picturesque works set against the backdrop of Lake Geneva, giving the photographic art on display an ethereal and serene ambiance.

As the first photography-themed museum in European history, the Elysée Museum quickly gained international attention and became widely popular after opening in October 1985. Its permanent and thematic exhibitions include works by 20th-century master photographers such as Henri Cartier-Bresson, Robert Capa, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Irving Penn, Frank Palmer, Raymond Depardon, and Ella Maillart, as well as contemporary classic photography. These works not only provide visual enjoyment but also hold significant historical meaning and offer thought-provoking inspiration, prompting reflection and insight.

Musée de l'Élysée

Reason to visit: Europe’s earliest photography museum

Continent: Europe【Europe】

Country/Region: Switzerland[Switzerland]

Province/State: Canton of Vaud [Canton of Vaud]

City: Lausanne [Lausanne]