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Workshops
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FoodCroc culinary workshop
New! The Alimentarium now runs a snappy new cookery workshop: ‘FoodCroc’!
Guided tours
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Guided tour of the Garden
Going green, getting back to our roots, unravelling the mysteries of germination... A decidedly down-to-earth guided tour!
Participative projects
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FOOD2049
What could be on our plates in years to come? If this sparks your curiosity, join us to chat on our specially created FOOD2049 group!
Exhibitions and activities
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FOOD2049 afternoon activities
Imagine a doomsday scenario where melting glaciers cause a tsunami on Lake Geneva! Our Espace Découverte has become a lab for culinary experiments!
Experience from home
Discover our Collection
Around 400 objects from the Museum’s collection have left their storage boxes to enter your home! With just the click of a mouse, discover their unique features.
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Games
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Quiz
Sci-fi characters often have surprising eating habits shaping their persona. Answer truthfully and discover which sci-fi character you match.
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Themes & Stories
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The rise of the Mediterranean diet
The Mediterranean diet involves not only what people eat, but also how, where and with whom. As such, it refers to the “art of living”, that is to say, the translation of the Greek word "diaita". In the 20th century, when the eating habits of rural labourers in this region were discovered to be beneficial to their health, many of the more affluent began following their example.
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Opening hours
today from 10:00 to 18:00
Our Museum is open as per its usual hours. We look forward to welcoming you!
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Current exhibitions
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FOOD2049
What will we be eating in 2049? Will we be living in a dystopian world where a single foodstuff is the dreaded last solution?
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All activities
Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday
Birthday parties
JuniorAcademy
6-12 years
CHF 300.00
A cookery workshop, cakes and games with friends... everything is designed to celebrate this special day in style.
Mornings in the JuniorAcademy
Mornings in the JuniorAcademy
6-12 years
CHF 360.00
Explore flavours and share culinary experiences through educational games and cookery workshops.
Workshops
Roll up your sleeves!
Sharing knowledge and skills is what we do. With passion. That’s why the Alimentarium organises daily culinary workshops and classes led by qualified chefs.