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Museum · Lausanne, Vaud
Plateforme 10
The arts district next to Lausanne station, with the Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts (MCBA), Photo Elysée for photography, and the mudac for design and applied arts.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Plateforme 10
Plateforme 10 occupies the site of the former SBB locomotive workshops, about 25,000 m² next to Lausanne station. The project preserved the facade of the main hall, tracks and the old locomotive turntable.
The first building to open was the MCBA, the Musée cantonal des Beaux-Arts, in October 2019. The long light-brick building, by the Barozzi Veiga office from Barcelona, houses Swiss and international painting and sculpture and hosts temporary exhibitions.
On the other side of the esplanade, a building by the Portuguese firm Aires Mateus houses two museums. Photo Elysée is dedicated to photography, and the mudac to contemporary design and applied arts. The complex was inaugurated in June 2022.
The esplanade between the buildings is open and features cafés, a bookstore and benches, and serves as a passage between the station and the district.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Two to four hours, depending on how many museums you visit.
Best time
On rainy days or in winter. Check temporary exhibitions before you go.
How to get there
It is next to Lausanne station, about a five-minute walk from the platform.
Tip
Choose one or two museums per day. The location next to the station allows a visit before taking the train to Montreux or Genebra.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Plateforme 10
Which museums are in Plateforme 10?
The MCBA, fine arts; the Photo Elysée, photography; and the mudac, design and applied arts.
Is Plateforme 10 far from the station?
No. The district is next to Lausanne station.
Can you see everything in one day?
Yes, but it will be rushed. Two to four hours are usually enough for one or two museums.