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Museum of Swiss abroad

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On presentation of the transport card emitted by our youth hostel, you can enjoy a free entry-ticket.


Museum of the Swiss Abroad

The museum at Penthes collects and shows historical objects linked to the history of the Swiss abroad from the 15th century to the present.

Its collection comprises original documents (military patents and letters of dismissal, contracts, correspondence, journals, newspapers, maps, photographs, stamps, travelogues etc.), historical and recent books, engravings, portraits and views, scul­ptures, arms, uniforms and flags, medals and decorations, furniture, personal be­longings etc. – objects all which form part of the Swiss and international heritage. More Info.

To our members: you can ask the Financial report for 2010 by sending us an E-mail to "info@genevahostel.ch" and quoting your membership number.

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