Photo Elysée makes its exhibitions and collections accessible to as many people as possible thanks to various cultural mediation offers: guided tours, creative workshops, concerts, performances and round tables. The museum positions itself as a place of welcome, exchange, learning and discovery, open to all.
Visits and activities
Open to all
A moment of discovery
Free guided tours are offered on a regular basis allowing you to discover our exhibitions be following a targeted itinerary. The opportunity to discuss the works presented and take a more curious look at photography.
Guided tour of the exhibition Sabine Weiss × Nathalie Boutté. Tribute (FR)
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Guided tour of the exhibition Daido Moriyama. A Retrospective(FR)
BookThematic workshops to explore photography
Work on composition or shooting, cyanotype or experimental processes, workshops for adults focus on different aspects and techniques of photography. They are open to 16-year-olds and over, and are supervised by a photographer.
BookYour tailor-made special moment
It is possible to book a private tour of our exhibitions, adapted to your expectations and desires. A guide accompanies the participants as they explore the exhibition: reading keys, interpretation paths, exchanges of points of view...
Private visit of the exhibition Sabine Weiss × Nathalie Boutté. Tribute
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Private visit of the exhibition Daido Moriyama. A Retrospective
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For all other private tour requests, please contact visites.elysee@plateforme10.ch.
Ville en tête, in collaboration with Plateforme 10, the MCBA, mudac and Photo Elysée, offers guided tours of the new museum centre in Lausanne. Several walks present and question the architecture of the museums, as well as their location on the Plateforme 10 site. The tours are aimed at the general public but are adapted to answer questions from building professionals.
One site, three museums
One site, three museums tour: architectural tour of the Plateforme 10 site, with historical information on the development of the site and the creation of the three museums. The tour takes place mainly outside, with limited access to the museums.
Duration: 1h30
Price: CHF 300.- per group of 25 people
Photo Elysée – mudac
Photo Elysée – mudac tour: architectural tour of the Photo Elysée and mudac buildings, designed by the architects Aires Mateus. Subject to availability, tours are possible every day except on Tuesdays, when the museums are closed.
From October 2022
Duration: 1h
Price: CHF 240.- per group of 25 people
Young audience
Make discovery fun
Our children’s workshops explore photography through a variety of artistic practices. Children aged 6 and over are encouraged to experiment with different techniques, from collage to drawing, printing and painting. The theme of the workshops varies according to the exhibitions, and the playful aspect allows children to learn while having fun.
All workshops are supervised by a mediator.
BookCome and have a great time with your family!
For your family museum getaways, we offer fun, educational tours. An opportunity to familiarise yourself with the museum and its works through the exhibitions.
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A different way to learn
At Photo Elysée, we encourage young people to immerse themselves in the world of photography and are delighted to welcome school groups. For these tours, admission to the museum is free for students and the people accompanying them.
Reservation for classes is mandatory, with or without a guided tour.
Exhibition Sabine Weiss × Nathalie Boutté. Tribute
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Free school visit Book
Exhibition Daido Moriyama. A Retrospective
Guided school visit Book
Free school visit Book
The museum made easy
For teachers accompanying their students on a visit without a guide.
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Sign upL'Atelier
L'Atelier Photo Elysée is a freely accessible space open to everyone. It is occupied by artists with immersive installations that speak about photography. L'Atelier also regularly offers activities to explore photography while having fun, as well as a selection of books that can be freely consulted.
CUSTOMIZED MEDIATION
As part of extracurricular activities, Photo Elysée offers children and teenagers guided tours in groups related to the exhibitions.
Guided tour
Duration: 1 hour
Price: CHF 75.-
Available slots: Wednesday afternoons and during school holidays, from 1 pm to 5 pm
Reservation required: two weeks in advance
Photo Elysée has developed a policy for welcoming young children and offers early childhood professionals suitable visiting conditions to conduct a tour independently.
Visits with a group of young children
Reservation: not required (spontaneous visits possible)
Price: free for children and accompanying adults
Please note that if the exhibition's capacity limit is reached, you may be redirected to another exhibition.
Photo Elysée develops visits tailored to the needs and abilities of children, teenagers, and adults with disabilities. Depending on the group's needs, the approaches offered during a visit are varied.
For groups of school-aged children and teenagers, visits are free.
Accessibility measures at Photo Elysée
Beyond the walls
In order to bring art and culture to as many people as possible, Photo Elysée is developing a range of tools and educational projects to reach out to audiences who can't or don't usually visit museums.
Photography at your doorstep!
The Photomobile reaches out to audiences who are unable or unaccustomed to visiting the museum. It offers studio sessions led by professional photographers. People supported by socio-cultural institutions in the Canton of Vaud are invited to take part.
Learn moreAccessibility
As part of our mission of being open to all, we aim to promote barrier-free participation in cultural life for people with and without disabilities. Accordingly, we organise projects related to accessibility and make it a part of our everyday lives.
Photo Elysée guarantees different audiences not only the appropriate cultural offer, but also the right to have unrestricted access to the content, building, job offers and various communication tools.