Musée d'Art et d'Histoire (Museum of Art and History), Geneva (must see)

The Museum of Art and History in Geneva, constructed in the early 20th century, houses a remarkable collection of fine art spanning from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. This collection features works from various schools of art, including Italian, Dutch, French, English, Genevan, and Swiss. Among its notable pieces is 'The Miraculous Draught of Fishes' (1444) by Konrad Witz, a part of Witz's Saint Peter Altarpiece.

The museum also boasts works by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Cézanne, Modigliani, and the sculptor Rodin. Notable contributions can also be found from artists like Jean-Étienne Liotard, Ferdinand Hodler, Félix Vallotton, and Jean-Baptiste-Camille Corot. The collection of works by Genevan Neoclassical painter Jean-Pierre Saint-Ours (who passed away in 1809) is considered one of the museum's most exceptional offerings.

In addition to its fine art holdings, the museum houses an Applied Art section, which includes diverse collections of Byzantine art, icons, medieval and Renaissance weaponry, silverware, tinware, musical instruments, and textiles. The museum also showcases the complete interior furnishings and wood paneling from several rooms of the Lower Castle Zizers, dating back to the late 17th century.

The Archaeology section of the museum presents a wide array of artifacts, including findings from European prehistory, ancient Egypt (featuring a mummy from the 9th century BC), the Kerma culture of Sudan, the Near East, ancient Greece, as well as Roman and pre-Roman Italy. Additionally, there is a numismatic cabinet displaying a collection of coins and currency.