The fishing and lake open-air museum opened in 1987 and has found its place in the heart of the fishing village in Port de Rives. It is sheltered by three traditional huts and beats to the tune of the professional fishermen who are never far away.
The Ecomusée de la Pêche et du Lac (open-air fishing and lake museum) is on Thonon-les-Bains’ fishing port in traditional fishing huts. It is strongly influenced by professional fishermen past and present and visitors can admire their work before heading off to explore the lake’s ecosystem.
History and techniques: the open-air museum tracks the evolution of local fisheries science techniques, fishing with a "big spear" to catching crayfish. All Lake Geneva’s fishing equipment and tools are on display: Boats, motors, nets and keepnets.
Observe the lake fish, trout, perch and even Arctic char in the four aquariums.
A display of stuffed lake-dwelling birds will help you recognise the species in the natural habitat.
The museum has had a large interactive game since 2007 for kids to put fish and birds in their rightful place in the ecosystem. This fun and educational site is ideal for solo visits and family outings!
Individual guided tours are available without reservation
History and techniques: the open-air museum tracks the evolution of local fisheries science techniques, fishing with a "big spear" to catching crayfish. All Lake Geneva’s fishing equipment and tools are on display: Boats, motors, nets and keepnets.
Observe the lake fish, trout, perch and even Arctic char in the four aquariums.
A display of stuffed lake-dwelling birds will help you recognise the species in the natural habitat.
The museum has had a large interactive game since 2007 for kids to put fish and birds in their rightful place in the ecosystem. This fun and educational site is ideal for solo visits and family outings!
Individual guided tours are available without reservation
Services offered
Quality standards
Quality standards
Famille plusAccessibility
Accessibility
Hearing disability
Rates
Rates
From 24 May 2025 to 30 September 2025
From 24 May 2025 to 30 September 2025
Full price
€3.50
Concession
€2.60
Group adults
€2.60
Payment methods
Payment methods
Payment methods
CashOpenings
Openings
Monday
14:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
14:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
14:30 - 18:00
Thursday
14:30 - 18:00
Friday
14:30 - 18:00
Saturday
14:30 - 18:00
Sunday
14:30 - 18:00
Monday
at 11:00
at 15:00
at 16:30
Tuesday
at 11:00
at 15:00
at 16:30
Wednesday
at 11:00
at 15:00
at 16:30
Thursday
at 11:00
at 15:00
at 16:30
Friday
at 11:00
at 15:00
at 16:30
Saturday
at 11:00
at 15:00
at 16:30
Sunday
at 11:00
at 15:00
at 16:30
Monday
14:30 - 18:00
Tuesday
14:30 - 18:00
Wednesday
14:30 - 18:00
Thursday
14:30 - 18:00
Friday
14:30 - 18:00
Saturday
14:30 - 18:00
Sunday
14:30 - 18:00
Location
Location
Spoken languages
Spoken languages
Environment
Environment
- Close to thermal establishment
- Lakeside or by stretch of water
- Town location
- Close to a public transportation
- Close to pleasure port
- Pedestrian area
Access
Access
- The eco-museum is located in the heart of the professional fishermen's village, in the district of Rives, at the foot of the castle of Rives.
