The best museums Nyon

Built at the end of the ^12th century and enlarged in the ^16th, Nyon Castle saw its drawbridge destroyed and its moat filled in in 1820. Today, the building houses a vast collection of earthenware and porcelain from the town's workshops, dating from the ^18th to the ^20th century, and organizes high-quality temporary exhibitions. The museum also showcases local artists. It is possible to take a virtual tour of the museum. From the terrace, there's a magnificent view over the rooftops of the old town and, weather permitting, Mont Blanc.

How did people live in Colonia Lulia Equestris? Housed in the foundations of the basilica dating from the 1st century AD, this museum reminds us that Nyon was the capital of an imperial territory. It presents evidence of life in the ancient city: archaeological objects from the Roman period unearthed on the territory of the colony of Nyon (amphorae, jewellery, coins, cult objects), a model of the centre of the ancient city and an exhibition of the results of the latest excavations. An interesting visit for history buffs and neophytes alike.

The Lake Geneva Museum presents the culture and nature of the lake in a fun and interactive way. Take a trip to an authentic fishing hut, aboard a lifeboat or on a steamboat. Relive the adventures of the Piccard family with the submarines and balloons that made them famous. Meet the people of the lake through a collection of model boats. Follow the adventures of a drop of water to discover the flora and fauna of the lake. Dream in front of the giant aquariums and the ballet of the fish of this region.