Museum of Evolène

Discover the traditions, costumes and dialect by visiting the Evolène Museum

Founded in 1999, the le Musée Foundation in Evolène has assembled an extensive collection showcasing mountain life. This collection is displayed in permanent and special exhibitions that highlight various aspects of the local reality. All exhibits come from the region around Evolène.

From the history and diversity of traditional costumes, the craftsmanship, and the development of mountaineering and tourism, to the importance of livestock farming and the role of the carnival: visitors discover tools, objects, documents, informative texts, photographs, and films that illustrate the diversity of life in Evolène.