Permanent display
Closing soon
Remembering. Geneva in the Colonial World
3 May 2024 — 5 Jan 2025 at Geneva Ethnography Museum
· Geneva
This exhibition examines Geneva's multifaceted relationship with the colonial world. Through ethnographic collections and historical narratives, the show investigates how the city was implicated in colonial systems, trade networks, and cultural exchanges. The display considers both the material artifacts and the stories behind them, revealing the often-overlooked connections between Geneva and colonial territories. By engaging with these histories, the exhibition encourages visitors to reckon with the city's past and its ongoing legacies in the present day.
About the venue
Geneva Ethnography Museum
· Geneva
The Musée d'ethnographie de Genève is one of the most important ethnographic museums in Switzerland.