Jura Museum of Art and History, Delémont, Switzerland

Founded in 1909 by Arthur Daucourt, Musée jurassien d'art et d'histoire exhibits the history of Jura canton. It has 21 permanent exhibition rooms presenting the history of Jura, primarily in its cultural aspects, but also social, political and economic.

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Yves Prongué (7 months ago)
Lieu de mémoire de l'histoire jurassienne...de fabuleux trésors avec une riche librairie et une exposition sur "Lionel O'Radiguet, Druide, Breton, écrivain et peintre" jusqu'au 10 janvier 2031.

Pomey Raphaël (8 months ago)
Very nice museum and great welcome. Worth the detour.

Sandro Restauri (9 months ago)
Very documented. History, culture, geography, industry. Enough to convince you, if necessary, that the Jura is not at the end of the world. Right off the bat, the museum warns you that you don't have to like everything, or read everything, and that you can stay there for 3 minutes or 3 hours. Nice welcome.

Jen Santi (15 months ago)
Arts

slmnklc (2 years ago)
The staff were very kind. They explain and answered many questions i have asked. Very informing... if you are interested to history of jura and jurassien then this is the place ... P.s last sunday of every month its free to visit. Wich is great !!!

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