The festive season is the perfect time to share convivial moments around games. To mark the occasion, we’ve selected three photos of vintage Christmas-themed games from our collection. A way to immerse yourself in the warm atmosphere of the playful traditions of yesteryear.

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(Re)discover our exhibitions!
The end-of-year vacations are also the perfect time to explore or rediscover our exhibitions:
- Temporary exhibition: From box to pixel: video game archaeology on view until March 2, 2025.
- New permanent exhibition: Histoire de jouer: the great game epic
Original gifts in the museum store
Need ideas for your last Christmas gifts? Stop by our boutique! You’ll find a wide selection of games for all ages, fascinating books on the world of games, and even puzzles and fun accessories to surprise your loved ones.
You can also try out games in our free-access games room while enjoying a cup of tea, coffee or hot chocolate.
Special end-of-year opening times
We welcome you at our usual times, from 11.00 am to 5.30 pm, except:
- Closed: December 25 and January 1.
- Early closing at 4pm: December 24 and 31.
Happy holidays and see you in 2025!
The entire MSJ team wishes you a wonderful holiday season! We hope they’ll be filled with wild games with friends and family!
We look forward to seeing you in 2025 for new playful adventures:
- From April 11, come and discover our forthcoming temporary exhibition, Planet Games, which explores the link between games and contemporary environmental challenges.
- Join us on September 5, 6 and 7 for the second edition of the Festival des Jeux La Tour-de-Peilz, a not-to-be-missed event for all gaming enthusiasts.
- And of course, many more throughout the year!
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