Visit the museum
Musée Bolo is freely accessible from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 7 PM.
Three different paths invite you to explore different facets of the history of computing:
Programmed disappearance: an original and provocative exhibition that tells the story of computing in a different way.
The Art of Computation (From September 21): from pixels to virtual worlds, through algorithmic and generative art, discover another history of computing, told through the people who turned it into a tool for creation.
A Swiss Story (From September 21): from the SMAKY computers designed at EPFL to the first Logitech mice, discover how Swiss researchers, engineers and entrepreneurs contributed to the history of personal computing.
Along the way, you will also encounter Cray supercomputers and a selection of iconic machines and objects from the Musée Bolo collections. The BioWall and Blue Gene/P are usually activated during special events or upon prior request when booking a guided tour.
Guided tour rates
Discover the museum in a different way.
Accompanied by one of our volunteer guides, discover the stories behind the machines, objects and people who have shaped the history of computer science.
Several different tours are available, from our exhibitions to the history of Swiss computing. And for the more curious, give your guide carte blanche with our “La surprise du chef”
Guided tours last approximately 1 hour and are subject to a fee.
Guided tours are led by Musée Bolo volunteers. All proceeds from this activity go directly to supporting the museum.
- Booking required at least 20 days in advance
- Minimum of 15 participants (maximum 25)
- Payment at the end of the guided tour by TWINT, cash or credit card (additional fees apply)
- Advance payment or invoicing within 10 days after the visit is also possible. Please provide your billing details if you require an invoice
- Duration: approx. 1 hour
| Visitor (individual rate) | Price CHF |
| Adult (from age 16) | 20.- |
| Retired, AHV/IV pensioner, Apprentice or student* | 15.- |
| Child (from 10 to 15 years old) | 10.- |
| Family (max. 2 adults, max. 4 children) | 40.- |
| School group (up to 25 students + 2 accompanying persons) | 180.- |
| Other group or Companies (from 10 people min.) |
Prices on request |
| EPFL Students | Free |
* On presentation of supporting documents
Book a guided tour
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.
By car
Parking is available at the Rolex Learning Center.
Green parking spaces are reserved exclusively for EPFL staff on weekdays from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Outside these hours, these spaces are open to all visitors.
