Musée Suisse Du Jeu
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Adultes CHF 15 · Jeunes de 6 à 16 ans CHF 9
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What's on here
L’héritage hanté de tonton Théophraste
Until 25 Oct
Tournoi de Chibre
Wednesday · All day20 CHF
Yatchi - 49 ans de créations en Suisse
13 Nov – 15 NovFree
Marché du jeu au Château d'Ouchy
Sunday · All day
Visites guidées publiques - exposition Cartes à jouer
Until 6 Jun 2027
Actuellement au musée
Until 4 Jul 2027
Why go
- A collection of more than 10,000 games from around the world, spanning antiquity to today.
- An interactive Playing Cards exhibition tracing card games from Tarot to Pokémon.
Plan your visit
Prices
From the venue's website · checked 27 Sep 2026
Opening hours
Today11:00 – 17:30Show all
Don't miss
- Playing CardsSee thousands of cards alongside loans from European heritage institutions and private collections spanning more than six centuries, plus video game works exploring the influence of card imagery and functions.21 August 2026–4 July 2027
- Premio Archimede prototypesSee winning prototypes from the game-design competition.
- Outdoor games trailFollow the outdoor games trail established in 2007 through the castle gardens.Castle gardens
Know before you go
- Visitors may leave luggage at the entrance and use free lockers.
- Private photography and filming are allowed in all public areas.
- Visitors may eat their own food in the garden and around the château, but not in the exhibition.
What's inside
- The museum also has a café.
- The Playing Cards exhibition was organized with the Musée Français de la Carte à Jouer in Issy-les-Moulineaux.
With kids
- A playground in the castle garden features outdoor games.
- Strollers are welcome; an elevator serves all rooms.
Tips for your visit
- The self-service games room serves hot drinks, mineral water and snacks.
- Educational workshops are also offered for adults and businesses.
- Rooms are available to rent for events.
Tours and audio guides
- Public guided tour: Playing Cards exhibition
- Public guided tour information: https://museedujeu.ch/evenement/visites-guidees-publiques-exposition-cartes-a-jouer/
Interesting facts3
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Printing techniques helped playing cards spread.
Cartes à jouer: des origines aux cartes à collectionner - expo MSJ -
5,000 books
The specialist library holds around 5,000 books, including Ken Whyld’s books and correspondence and collections from David Pritchard and Jean-Marie Lhôte.
Musée suisse du jeu - Wikipedia -
Tarot added extra trump cards to card games in the 15th century.
Cartes à jouer: des origines aux cartes à collectionner - expo MSJ
Shorts
History
The Association des amis du château was tasked with arranging and running the venue. Teacher Michel Etter developed the museum concept and acquired its first game collection. Castle renovation works delayed a planned exhibition redesign; the project was expected to expand museum space to more than 900 square metres.
- Middle AgesThe castle was built to monitor shipping and customs on Lake Geneva.
- 1476The castle was destroyed during the Burgundy Wars.
- 1747French officer Jean Grésier acquired and rebuilt the castle.
- early 20th centuryAn arcaded gallery and main entrance tower were added.
- 1973The corner towers, enclosure, town walls and trenches became historical monuments.
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- 1979After a public vote, the municipality acquired the castle for public recreation and meetings focused on games.
- 1981The castle’s first exhibition, “Table Games and Checkers,” opened in November.
- 16 May 1987The Musée Suisse du Jeu officially opened.
- 1989It received a special mention in the European Museum of the Year award for integrating modern display cases into the medieval castle.
- early 1990sConverting the castle attic expanded exhibition space to 530 square metres.
- 2002–2023Archaeologist and games expert Ulrich Schädler led the museum.
- 2003The museum and its collections passed to the Fondation du Musée suisse du jeu.
How to get there
- ParkingAddress: Rue du Château 11, La Tour-de-Peilz. Parking is available around the museum, including at Les Remparts in the town centre; coach parking is in front of the main entrance on Rue du Château.
Accessibility
- Reduced-mobility access Elevator access to all rooms is available on request at reception.
Sources: Swiss Museum of Games - Wikipedia · Montreux - Wikivoyage (see) · Musée Suisse du Jeu | A playful and fascinating… · Exhibitions | Musée Suisse du Jeu · Practical information | Musée Suisse du Jeu · Cartes à jouer: des origines aux cartes à colle… · Visites guidées publiques - exposition Cartes à… · Musée suisse du jeu - Wikipedia · Schweizer Spielmuseum - Wikipedia · checked 26 Sep 2026
- Website
- museedujeu.ch/
- Phone
- +41 21 977 23 00
Questions and answers
How much are tickets to Musée Suisse du Jeu?
Adults: CHF 15; young people aged 6–16: CHF 9; children under 6: CHF 0.
Does Musée Suisse du Jeu host regular events?
It hosts an international awélé tournament and an annual gathering of Swiss game creators.
Can I consult the Musée Suisse du Jeu library?
Yes. Access is available on request.
Does Musée Suisse du Jeu collect toys?
It collects games rather than toys such as dolls or models.
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