Ormont Museum
Description
The Ormonts Museum is located in the historic hamlet of Vers-L'Eglise. Through exhibitions, publications and educational tours, you will discover the rich traditions and daily life in the Ormonts valley, presented according to various themes: architecture, geology, natural hazards, alpine economy of the region.
Extending from Aigle to the foot of the Diablerets Massif, the Ormonts Valley is a region steeped in tradition and blessed with a rich cultural heritage. To preserve and share these traditions, the Musée des Ormonts regularly puts together exhibitions showcasing different aspects of the valley. The history of winter sport, a journey through old photographs, the Diablerets Bitter drink, devil’s legends and 100 years of regional railway are but a few of the themes that have been covered over the past years. Thanks to exciting interactive exhibitions, visitors come away feeling that a secret of the Vaud Alps has been revealed. The Musée des Ormonts opens its doors on Wednesday 21 December 2022 for the winter season. Come and discover the exhibition "T'es où? "Where are you?" Whatever the place, the choice of place names is not a matter of chance. The new exhibition at the Musée des Ormonts offers the opportunity to discover, through stories, legends, recordings and various teaching aids, the origins of these often encountered names. Let yourself be surprised by patois words, traces of Celtic and Latin roots to see the region in a new light. This exhibition is meant to be fun with, among other things, a puzzle that awaits you so that you can place a few pieces according to the places you know ...
Practical Information
- The museum is suitable for families - Open all year round for groups on request. - Free admission for children
The Ormonts Museum is located in the historic hamlet of Vers-L'Eglise. Through exhibitions, publications and educational tours, you will discover the rich traditions and daily life in the Ormonts valley, presented according to various themes: architecture, geology, natural hazards, alpine economy of the region.
Extending from Aigle to the foot of the Diablerets Massif, the Ormonts Valley is a region steeped in tradition and blessed with a rich cultural heritage. To preserve and share these traditions, the Musée des Ormonts regularly puts together exhibitions showcasing different aspects of the valley. The history of winter sport, a journey through old photographs, the Diablerets Bitter drink, devil’s legends and 100 years of regional railway are but a few of the themes that have been covered over the past years. Thanks to exciting interactive exhibitions, visitors come away feeling that a secret of the Vaud Alps has been revealed. The Musée des Ormonts opens its doors on Wednesday 21 December 2022 for the winter season. Come and discover the exhibition "T'es où? "Where are you?" Whatever the place, the choice of place names is not a matter of chance. The new exhibition at the Musée des Ormonts offers the opportunity to discover, through stories, legends, recordings and various teaching aids, the origins of these often encountered names. Let yourself be surprised by patois words, traces of Celtic and Latin roots to see the region in a new light. This exhibition is meant to be fun with, among other things, a puzzle that awaits you so that you can place a few pieces according to the places you know ...
Practical Information
- The museum is suitable for families - Open all year round for groups on request. - Free admission for children