Museums & galleries
Photo Elysée
Overview
Photo Elysée is a museum in Lausanne dedicated entirely to photography. Founded in 1985, it preserves extensive archives and presents rotating exhibitions covering historical processes, documentary work, and contemporary visual arts.
Getting There
The museum is located in the arts district next to Lausanne's central railway station. From the city centre around Le Flon, it takes roughly 5 to 10 minutes to walk. You can also take the M2 metro line directly to the main station.
Visiting Time
Plan to spend approximately 1.5 to 2 hours to view the temporary exhibitions and permanent displays.
When to Go
Weekday mornings and early afternoons are generally the quietest times. Expect larger crowds on weekends, on rainy days, and during the opening weeks of major temporary exhibitions.
What to Combine It With
Its location in the arts precinct makes it easy to combine with nearby sights:
- mudac - Cantonal Museum of Design and Contemporary Applied Arts (0km): Housed within the same building.
- Cantonal Museum of Fine Arts (0.1km): Located just across the central esplanade.
- Montbenon (0.3km): A nearby park offering open green spaces and walking paths.
- Le Flon (0.4km): A central district known for dining, shopping, and transit connections.
Updated September 8, 2026 · Edited by the World by City editors
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