Musée du Ski Le Boéchet

About the museum

The ski museum is housed in the former railway station restaurant at Le Boéchet in the Swiss Jura, directly opposite the station. The building was converted from 2019 in a comprehensive renovation lasting more than two years. To secure the project in the long term, the Skimuseum Foundation was established in 2021, which also acquired the collection of Laurent Donzé. The scenography was designed together with atelier oï; the museum opened in autumn 2023, and the permanent exhibition has been on view since September 30, 2023.

The core of the collection is that of Laurent Donzé, who began gathering material in the mid-1970s. At first cross-country skiing was the focus; later alpine skiing and other disciplines were added. For a long time the collection was displayed in the barn of his farm, where it drew the attention of media and museums.

Today the holdings comprise several thousand objects: skis, boots, bindings, poles, waxes and other equipment, plus postcards, brochures and magazines, and a library of around 1,200 books on skiing. The museum appeals to ski enthusiasts as well as to visitors who do not ski themselves.

Highlights

• Permanent exhibition with two timelines on the history of alpine and Nordic skiing
• Laurent Donzé collection with several thousand objects
• Special pieces such as Beetschen bindings, Molitor ski boots and the «Gotthard-Soldat» ski pair
• Library of around 1,200 books on skiing
• Located in the former railway station restaurant, opposite Le Boéchet station

Permanent exhibition

• Auf den historischen Spuren des Skisports – On the second floor, two timelines between the skis of the collection trace the development of alpine and Nordic skiing; thematic cross-connections shed light on further aspects.

Founded

2023

Operated by

Skimuseum-Stiftung

Admission & discounts

Young people from age 12 pay CHF 6. According to the website, holders of the Raiffeisen Members Plus card, ICOM members and members of the Friends of the Skimuseum association have free admission. Admission to the special exhibition is included. Payment on site in cash, by credit or debit card, or with Twint; vouchers are available at reception or by email.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

According to the museum, accessible for people with limited mobility; assistance dogs are welcome, other animals are not permitted.

Kids & families

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent

The library room can be rented for lectures or meetings; audiovisual equipment is available.

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