Switzerland is famous for its watches, and naturally, it has a museum dedicated to the history of timekeeping. The Musée International d'Horlogerie (MIH, International Museum of Watchmaking) houses over 4,500 collection pieces, including 2,700 watches and 700 wall clocks. Here, the technical, artistic, social, and economic aspects ofwatchmaking history are dynamically illustrated.
Visitors transform from observers into directors through surprising small experiments. The eye remains captivated by the beauty and ingenuity of the watches on display. Both everyday timepieces andprecious pieces find their place here: you'll discover major brands,luxury items, and prestigious objects that represent a clear invitation to dream.
In the restoration center for antique timepieces, you can observe watchmakers at work. An audiovisual presentation, a multimedia show, and an interactive clock complete the visit to the world's largest watchmaking museum.
And as if by magic, the PATEK PHILIPPE MUSEUM was also born inGeneva
The Patek Philippe Museum, inaugurated in November 2001, housesone of the world's largest and most prestigious watch collections. With approximately 2,500 timepieces, automata, precious objects, and miniature enamel portraits, it invites visitors to journey through five centuries of Genevan, Swiss, and European watchmaking art,while also showcasing Patek Philippe's production since 1839. The museum also houses a library with over 8,000 volumes about time and its measurement.
