Located next to one of Lausanne’s primary attractions, the Grand Cathedral, the Musee Historique de Lausanne is one of the nicest historical museums in all of Switzerland. Since it’s conveniently and centrally located, it’s an ideal place for those Swiss tourists who are looking for something to do that will edify them and entertain them at the same time.
Switzerland is renowned for its great museums and this one is no exception. It’s located in the former palace of a bishop, so the building itself is a great sight to behold, and inside you can find an endless array of permanent collections related to all the various arts. You’ll find antique musical instruments, paintings, small scale models of the city of Lausanne at various points in time, and a huge number of artefacts and relics that take one back to ages past. The Musee Historique de Lausanne is a great attraction that the Lausanne tourist must be certain to see.