AMusEn,
WHAT IS IT? WHO ARE WE?

On April 11, 2016, a group of parents launched AMusEn (Association pour un Musée des Enfants – association for a childrens’ museum) in the Geneva region. The objective is straightforward: to offer families living in and around Geneva a venue inspired by childrens’ museums visited abroad, adapting the concept to the particularities of Switzerland. 

Although the last decade has seen huge improvement in offerings for young audiences by various cultural or commercial actors in the region (dedicated visits and events, specifically equipped spaces, etc.), demand for kids activities remains extremely strong. The concept of  AMusEn would bring a completely new and attractive contribution to the local community.

The association has gradually set up a network of “advisory members” in order to benefit from their varied skills to develop the project further (lawyer, architect, early childhood educator, museographer, financial advisor, etc.). It has also established local partnerships with the aim of jointly developing some of the activities.  

AMusEn has chosen to collaborate with the LL.TT studio in Turin for the design of the museum, due to its experience in quality avant-garde projects.

The 5 members of the AMusEn committee:

• Nicolas HUBER, president (contact)
• Laurence COLLINS, vice-president
• Gaëlle PEGAN-FREYMOND
• Coralie SCHNYDER-JORIS
• Bertrand DONNINGER, treasurer

They can rely on a network of advisory members providing specific skills. (see complete list).

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