SWISS MUSEUM OF GAMES

Temporary exhibition

Albert Smith. Le spectacle du Mont-Blanc

Opening on Thursday, November 22 at 18h30

The incredible story of Albert Smith (1816-1860), English lover of the Mont-Blanc, adventurer and above all a showman, is awaiting you at the Swiss Museum of Games!

After several trips along the shores of Lake Geneva to Chamonix, Smith staged an unprecedented succesful show in London. To maximize profits, he developed a large number of “merchandising” products, mainly in form of games, highlighting the clichés about Switzerland with great humor. Thanks to his inventiveness, Smith helped to popularize trips to Switzerland within Victorian Britain.

An exhibition in collaboration with the Museo Nazionale della Montagna in Turin.

Conference the 6th december at 6.30 pm

Albert Smith, the Englishman who made the Castle of Chillon disappear, by Ulrich Schädler, Director of the Swiss Museum of Games

The conference is followed by an aperitif

Free entry

Guided tours and workshops for groups upon request.

Information and reservations on 021 977 23 00

During an afternoon, the Swiss Museum of Games welcomes Seniors to share a moment playing classic games. 

Games have an important role to play for all ages, especially for the brain. Indeed, board games stimulate memory, concentration and reflection, and promote sociability. Whether for pleasure or to maintain one’s intellectual abilities, every Tuesday, the Museum offers seniors to play chess, checkers and Mah-Jong, over a cup of tea or coffee. A guide will be present to supervise the participants and advise them. For those who wish more variety, other classic games will be available, such as cart, dominoes etc.

Registration required, limited places

For more information and reservations please call 021 977 23 00

Price includes admission to the Museum: CHF 6.- / CHF 4.- for members of the Association of Friends of the Museum

Mah-Jong: 1^st and 3^rd Tuesdays of the month

This traditional Chinese strategy game is a four-player game. Players must form combinations by drawing or exchanging tiles with different patterns.

Beginners are welcome.

• September 4^th and 18^th
• October 2^nd and 16^th
• November 6^th and 20^th
• December 4^th and 18^th

Chess & Checkers: 2^nd and 4^th Tuesdays of the month

Chess and checkers are abstract strategy games that can be played at all ages. They help improve memory, concentration and reflection.

Basic knowledge required.

• September 11^th and 25^th
• October 9^th and 23^rd
• November 13^th and 27^th
• December 11^th and 25^th