Practical Information
Everything you need to know before your visit
Adult (16 and above)
CHF 20
Child (15 and below )*
Free*
Concessions**
CHF 14
Groups of 10 people and above
CHF 14 per person
Admission fees include the permanent exhibition, temporary exhibitions and audio guide. To benefit from advantages and special offers, please visit our promotionnal page below.
*Children must be accompanied by an adult. Seniors, students, apprentices and visitors with disabilities receive discounted admission at the museum. Admission is free for carers.
** Concessions for seniors, students and visitors with disabilities upon presentation of proof.
Visitors information:
The Olympic Museum is currently carrying out works to improve the visitor experience. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.
The Permanent Exhibition on level -1 is currently closed. The Olympic medals collection will be available on level 0 from 8 October 2024. The medals and torch of the Paris 2024 Olympic Games are available in the Art Lounge on level -1.
Thank you for your understanding. The Olympic Museum hopes you enjoy your visit.
What are the Olympic Museum's Opening Hours?
You can view our Opening Hours here.
What is the recommended visit time?
We recommend allowing 2 hours for the exhibitions and additional time to enjoy the park, restaurant and Olympic Museum Shop. Last admission at the museum is 5 p.m.
Do I have to book my visit in advance?
You don't need to book your visit to the Olympic Museum in advance. You can either buy your ticket online or when you get here. However, group and guided visits must be booked in advance.
Are audio guides free and how many languages are available?
The audio guide can be accessed free of charge on your smartphone, without the need to download an app. Audio guides are available in nine languages.
Is there parking nearby?
There are plenty of parking spaces around the Olympic Museum including the Indigo Lausanne Port d'Ouchy Parking, the Beau-Rivage Palace car park as well as paid parking spaces along the Quai d'Ouchy and on Avenue de l’Élysée. Please follow the signs and road markings in place. Two parking spaces for people with reduced mobility are available at the north entrance of the Olympic Museum (Avenue de l’Élysée).
Is there access for people with reduced mobility / wheelchair users?
All areas of the Olympic Museum are accessible to wheelchair users.
We advise you to enter the museum via the north entrance, avenue de l'Élysée, and follow the signs to the entrance of the building. There are also two disabled parking spaces here.
Inside the building, the toilets on levels 0 and +2 are accessible for wheelchair users. Tables in the restaurant are also adapted for wheelchair users.
Are wheelchairs available?
Yes, visitors can borrow wheelchairs if required (subject to availability). If you need a wheelchair, please ask at the reception desk when you arrive.
Can I bring my bike scooter skateboard or rollerblades?
Is there luggage storage or a cloakroom?
A cloakroom with luggage storage (payment of CHF 1 or 1 EUR required) is available for visitors on the first floor in the entrance hall.
Does the Olympic Museum offer free Wi-Fi access?
Yes, a Swisscom public Wi-Fi network can be accessed free of charge. Please note, however, that connecting to this network involves sending/receiving an SMS.
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Group visits and events
We welcome schools, group visits and corporate events.
Group visits and events
We welcome schools, group visits and corporate events.