Museums
Some thirty sites and items of national cultural significance are found in our region, reflecting its particularly rich history, from the Barony of Vaud in the 13th century through to the Bernese bailiffs. Various enterprises attest to an industrial tradition going back to the 19th century. Museums and workshops celebrate art and craftsmanship.
Museums
«Old Moudon» Museum (Moudon)
Ranging from a family kitchen to a notary’s study, from a bourgeois salon to a peasant’s hard work, all the objects exhibited in this historic building bear witness to life in former times. Don’t miss the illuminated model of Moudon in the 15th century.
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Eugène Burnand Museum (Moudon)
An internationally-known naturalist painter, Eugène Burnand (Moudon 1850 – Paris 1921) made a strong impression on his contemporaries. Some 100 of his works are exposed here.
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Farm-Museum «Troncs» (Mézières)
Maintained by an association whose aim is to preserve old crafts and their tools, this lovely Jorat farm is furnished in a traditional way. During markets and festivals, they perform old craftsmanship.
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Fire Brigade Museum (Lucens)
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Maison des sapeurs-pompiers d'hier et d'aujourd'hui
Famille Vagnière
Rte d'Yvonnand 5
1522 Lucens
- +41 (0)79 433 26 16
- 46,7090894,6,8403762
Vehicles, helmets, uniforms… in addition to a panoply of items from five continents, this museum outlines the history of fire brigades from the 19th century to the present.
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Galerie Aux Arts et Cetera
Galerie Aux Arts et Cetera, une galerie pour tous les amateurs d'art d'ici et d'ailleurs.
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Museum «Montanaire» (Thierrens)
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Musée de Montanaire
Famille Brauen
En Morinavaux
1410 Thierrens
- +41 (0)21 905 30 23
- +41 (0)79 765 03 30
- 46,7163012,6,7695447
Displayed with great care, the 4,000 items which make up this unique collection, illustrate the daily life of local peasants between 1850 and 1950.
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Sherlock Holmes Museum (Lucens)
The characteristic feature of this collection lies in displaying only «original» items. Personal objects and authentic memorabilia of Arthur Conan Doyle, author of the adventures of the famous private detective, faithfully render the atmosphere of his works.
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The Estrée Foundation (Ropraz)
The Estrée is a dynamical cultural space on three floors, which for the past 30 years has been presenting sales exhibitions of contemporary artists, concerts, literature cafés and plays. You can visit the boutiques and a permanent gallery all year round. This space is for rent for private cultural events.