Night of the Museums at Photo Elysée

On Saturday, September 27, Photo Elysée will open its doors from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. for the 24th edition of the Night of the Museums. The museum invites the public to explore its exhibitions and enjoy a program of activities specially designed for the event.

• Photo Elysée, Plateforme 10, Place de la Gare 17, 1003 Lausanne
• Open continuously from 2:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.

Two major exhibitions will be in the spotlight:

• L is for Look – An unprecedented journey through the history of youth photo books, from the 1930s to contemporary forms. The exhibition highlights the visual and narrative richness of this often-overlooked medium, at the intersection of art, education, and play.
• Gen Z – More than 60 young artists, born between the mid-1990s and 2010, present socially engaged works exploring themes of identity, gender, and society, reflecting the multiple realities of today’s world.

To enhance the visit, several types of guided experiences will be offered:

• Pop-up mediation in L is for Look (2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.)
• Mini-tours of Gen Z (3:30 p.m., 4:30 p.m., 8:00 p.m.) to explore the exhibition in 20 minutes

Photo Elysée also turns into a playground:

• Saucisse au choux cutout board (2:00 p.m.–2:00 a.m.)
• Outdoor Games on the Terrace (2:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.): sack races, tug-of-war, knockdown games, chalk drawing
• Kamishibai Storytelling – Join the Bandits! (4:00 p.m. & 6:00 p.m.)

As night falls, music takes over:

• L’Echo des Vanils Concert (7:00 p.m.), featuring Alpine horn melodies from the rooftop terrace

Check out the full program of activities at Plateforme 10.