Olympic Museum : info and guided tour

Introduction to the Olympic Museum

The Olympic Museum, located in Lausanne on the shores of Lake Geneva, is one of the most iconic cultural sites dedicated to the history of sport. Situated at Quai d’Ouchy 1, it showcases the Olympic Games, their symbols and the values behind them through collections, archives and accessible interpretive displays.

The museum was designed as a space entirely devoted to Olympism, with both a heritage and educational purpose. Its exhibition route traces the evolution of the modern Games, the role of athletes, and the importance of the ceremonies, emblems and objects that have shaped Olympic history.

Its contemporary architecture blends into a carefully landscaped setting, with clean lines, open spaces and a strong connection to the lakeside location. Visitors can discover highlights such as torches, medals, posters and objects linked to different editions of the Games, presented in an immersive display design.

The Olympic Museum is famous because it is a major reference point for understanding Olympism from Lausanne, a city closely linked to the Olympic movement. Its reputation also comes from the richness of its exhibitions and its ability to connect sporting memory, international culture and the visitor experience in a highly distinctive place.

Discover Lausanne with a private guide

A private guide can help you better understand the significance of the Olympic Museum, placing its collections, architecture and role in the history of the Olympic movement in context. In Lausanne, it also provides useful insight into the link between the museum, the city and the lakeside landscape.