The Musée Alexis Forel in Morges: antique dolls and toys for families
Fancy a journey back in time with the children? In the heart of Morges, the Musée Alexis Forel, set in a fine 16th-century townhouse, holds a collection of antique dolls, games and toys. A gentle, curious cultural outing, free for children.
A historic townhouse full of treasures
On the pedestrian Grand-Rue of Morges, the Musée Alexis Forel occupies an elegant 16th-century house. Across 700 m², it brings together varied collections: Morges heritage, prints and fine arts, and above all a fine set of antique dolls, games and toys, as well as the « Boîtes à rêves ». With its Italian-style inner courtyard, it's a charming setting, a stone's throw from the station. Admission is free up to age 16.
What your children will discover
Children marvel at dolls of yesteryear, old games and toys: a real journey into the history of play and childhood. It's a chance to compare with their own toys, to wonder about life in the past and to discover a period house. A calm, curious cultural outing, at a child's level.
What you do and the atmosphere on site
You wander through the rooms at your own pace, linger by the cases of dolls and toys, and enjoy the inner courtyard. The atmosphere is peaceful and warm, in a genuine house of character. The nearby historic centre of Morges lets you extend the outing.
Before you go
- Recommended age: as a family from age 4-5
- Duration: about 1 hour
- Opening hours: during exhibitions, Wednesday-Sunday 2pm-6pm (open until 1 November; closed on 1 August)
- Price: adult 10.–, free up to age 16
- Getting there: 6 min on foot from Morges station; bus « Morges, Casino » stop
- Best season: all year round (during exhibitions)
Parents' tips
- Admission is free up to age 16: a budget-friendly culture outing.
- Check the current exhibitions and opening hours on the official website.
- The house and inner courtyard are worth the visit in themselves.
- Combine it with a stroll through the historic centre and along the lake.
- Ideal in rainy weather (indoor museum).
Useful information
- Address: Grand-Rue 54, 1110 Morges
- Official website: museeforel.ch — +41 21 801 26 47
- Opening hours: Wednesday-Sunday 2pm-6pm (during exhibitions)
- Price: adult 10.–, free up to age 16
- Getting there: 6 min on foot from Morges station
Why we recommend it
Because it's a gentle, original culture outing: a collection of antique dolls and toys in a 16th-century townhouse, free for children, in the heart of Morges. A lovely journey back in time as a family.
In a nutshell
A museum in a 16th-century townhouse in Morges, with antique dolls, games and toys — a culture outing free for children, in the heart of town.
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