100 Years in the Spotlight – History of the La Sagne Museum

Description

Discover the extraordinary story of the La Sagne Museum and celebrate 100 years since its move to its current home!

It all began in 1876, when a group of devoted villagers founded the “Société d’Instruction Mutuelle” (SIM) to share knowledge within their community.
Collections in natural sciences, history, archaeology, watchmaking, ethnography, fine arts and numismatics quickly outgrew their space. The SIM fought for nearly 30 years to build a “real” museum. In 1922, thanks to a village vote, the project for a dedicated building was approved – also including a conference hall, gymnasium and municipal office. The museum opened in 1925! After ups and downs, it was abandoned in the 1960s, until another small village team restored it in 1976. Its reopening was celebrated in 1982 – and it has remained open ever since.

Highlights

• Celebrates 100 years since the museum's move to its current location
• Features collections in natural sciences, history, archaeology, and more
• Highlights the museum's history from 1876 to present day

General Information

The event commemorates a century of the La Sagne Museum's presence in its current building. It explores the museum's history, collections, and its role in the community since its founding in 1876. The museum is located in La Sagne NE, Switzerland.

Location

Crêt 103 a, 2314 La Sagne NE, Schweiz

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