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Fondation Claude Verdan
Rue du Bugnon 21, 1011 Lausanne, Switzerland
+41 21 314 4955
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Located opposite a giant hospital complex is the Fondation Claude Verdan, a museum that has held art and science exhibitions since 1997. The permanent exhibition Jeux de mains (hand games) explores everything related to the sense of touch and the hand. This is one of those must-see oddball places that you will not regret making a trip to. Interesting and intriguing, this museum will not fail to grab your attention. For further details, please check the website.

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Tu-F Noon-6p, Sa-Su 11a-6p

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