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The Olympic Museum

1 Quai d'Ouchy, Lausanne, 1006, Switzerland | +41 21 621 65 11 | Website

Venue Description

To live a story is to share it. An enthralling exhibition, moments of intensity. Would you like to relive great Olympic moments? Feel the pulse of the champions? Discover the creative flair of the host cities? The world of the Games with its many facets will open up to you. The Museum has 3000 m2 of exhibition space, over 1500 exhibits, 150 screens and our passion, combining to create the ultimate experience. From The Olympic Park, with its sports installations and sculptures, to the TOM Café and its menus inspired by the cuisine of cities who have hosted the Games, you will have great stories to tell. Take your time, the view of the lake is already enough to take your breath away.  Our temporary exhibition: How do you see the Games? Every edition has its innovations and unique aesthetic. The temporary exhibitions show the Games in all their diversity. Accompanied with the numerous cultural events, they will open new doors to reveal different ways of experiencing the Games.

Accessibility

The lifts and public areas in the Museum are accessible to wheelchair users. Mobility maps are available at the reception desk. Guide dogs are welcome at the Museum. Services The permanent exhibition includes a 21-point touch tour, including tactile information points and Museum artefacts. The multimedia elements of our permanent exhibitions are fitted with hearing induction loops. The Museum also offers a portable hearing induction loop for our audio guides. Using the many interactive screens, the visitor can easily and at his own pace explore the 3,000m2 of exhibitions. All of the exhibitions are presented bilingually in French and English. Audio-guides are also available in French, English, German, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese. Tours available in French, English, German, Swiss-German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch, Russian, Japanese, Mandarin and Cantonese. Reservation mandatory, at least one week in advance.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: http://www.olympic.org/museum/visit/practical-information/facilities-and-services-for-people-with-a-disability

Toilets

There are two toilets accessible for disabled persons. One on the ground floor and one on the last floor, near the restaurant. Both have grab rails.

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

The venue says it has...

  • Audio Described
  • Accessible Format
  • Audio Format
  • Braille
  • Carer Discount
  • Dedicated Seating
  • Disabled Access
  • IR Induction Loop
  • Induction Loop
  • Disabled Parking

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4
Access
5
Parking
4
Toilets
4
Staff
4