Visit the museum
Musée Bolo is freely accessible from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM.
You start with Programmed disappearance, an original and provocative exhibition that tells the story of computer science in a different way
Then you can admire our permanent exhibition, perhaps with a touch of nostalgia, the museum’s flagship products: Swiss microcomputers and mammoth computers, including several Cray computers.
Finally, you’ll discover our latest temporary exhibition, which highlights key artifacts from Swiss computing history — pioneering computers, early digital-era peripherals, and notable local innovations.
The Biowall and Blue Gene/P are usually activated during special events or upon request when registering for a guided tour.
Guided tour rates
Take part in an educational and enjoyable experience with a guided tour
Tours are led by volunteers from the Musée Bolo. All proceeds from this activity go directly to supporting the museum.
Guided tours can be arranged during the week – on Tuesday or Friday afternoons, or in the evening from Monday to Friday – as well as on weekends.
(Subject to guide availability)
Permanent exhibition: Programmed disappearance
or Temporary exhibition: :J’♥️ mon SMAKY
- Registration required at least 20 days in advance
- Minimum of 15 participants
- Weekday tours are generally payable in advance
- Payment can be made via Twint or in cash at the end of the tour.
Invoice available upon request - Duration: approx. 1 hour
| Visitor (individual rate) | Price CHF |
| Adult | 20.- |
| Retired, AHV/IV pensioner, Apprentice or student* | 15.- |
| Child (from 8 to 16 years old) | 10.- |
| Family (max. 2 adults, max. 4 children) | 50.- |
| School group (up to 25 students + 2 accompanying persons) | 180.- |
| Other group or Companies (from 10 people min.) |
Prices on request |
* On presentation of supporting documents
Ask for a visit!
Access
Musée Bolo is located in the INF building of the Faculty of Computer Science & Communications of EPFL.
From the M1 metro
Stop at EPFL. Follow the signage.
From Lausanne station
Bus no. 1 – Stop J.-D. Colladon. Follow the signage.
From Morges station
Bus no. 701 – Parc Scientifique stop.
Some car parks are reserved for employees and students, and others are public and chargeable (Esplanade car park or Rolex Learning Center car park). Most paid car parks are free from 5 p.m. (PSE car park for example).
