Experience the Games at the Olympic Museum

Discover the activities

Opening weekend (26-28 July):

• On 26 July, the Olympic Museum will cordon off the Quai d'Ouchy to broadcast the Opening Ceremony live on the big screen at the Olympic Fountain. Competitions will also be broadcast at the same location on 27 and 28 July in partnership with RTS.
• At the same time, rugby workshops, mountain bike demonstrations and skateboard competitions for ages 8 and over will be taking place at the Quai d'Ouchy.

Swiss National Day (1 August):

• Lovers of petanque will be able to take part in a tournament in the park, supervised by experts of the sport. A fun petanque display for all the family will also be taking place in the Olympic Museum restaurant.
• In the evening, enjoy a stunning view of the lake from the Museum restaurant – one of the best spots to join in the celebrations.

Second weekend (3-4 August):

• Swiss climber Sofya Yokoyama will give the public an introduction to sport climbing and challenge the most daring spectators.
• A live performance by artist Graffmatt involving customising sport climbing holds using urban art techniques will be taking place at the same time.
• You'll also be able to test your accuracy in archery and your balance in a gymnastics-inspired game.

Third weekend (9-11 August):

• The Lausanne Garden Parties are stopping by the Olympic Park for a fun weekend!
• Breaking battles for ages 8 and above will bring the park to life.
• To coincide with the basketball final and closing of the Olympics, acrobatic basketball team the Barjot Dunkers will be performing in the museum's forecourt.
• The Closing Ceremony will be broadcast live at the snack bar in the park.

Artistic performance "Performe Mon Corps":

• The SAN.TOOR company will be travelling 520km – the distance between Lausanne and Paris – on a treadmill for the duration of the Olympics. This Cultural Olympiad performance combines running, dancing and pushing your limits. It will take place in the museum, where the public will have the opportunity to run with the artist. 

The Olympic Museum Restaurant:

• Every Thursday during July and August, as well as Friday and Saturday evenings during the Olympic Games, the restaurant will offer "la troisième mi-temps" (the third half). Lively evenings with friends, colleagues or family where you can enjoy French-inspired food and drinks in a party atmosphere. You will also be able to take part in free fun activities, such as petanque and table football. Booking in advance is recommended.
• On Saturday 27 July, 3 and 10 August, DJ sets by the Montreux Jazz Artists Foundation will bring the dance floor to life.
• The restaurant and park's snack bar will be open every day during the Olympics and will broadcast competitions live.
• The snack bar will also be open in the evening and provide a tantalising culinary offering – an ideal place to unwind next to the lake. 

Tours and activities:

• Learn about the specific features and symbols of Paris 2024, the Olympic torch, mascots and the sports on the programme with guided tours, which are available in three languages. These tours, which you must register for, will allow you to discover everything you need to know about this edition of the Summer Games.
• Transform your bag into a work of art at one of our creative workshops taking place every weekend of the Games.
• Competitions will be broadcast live in the Auditorium.