The Maison Tavel in Geneva presents “1602 & Compagnie (1602 & Company)” until Sunday 16 January 2028. The exhibition traces the role of the Compagnie de 1602 in commemorating the Escalade.
The story
The Escalade recalls the attack on Geneva on the night of 11 December 1602. The exhibition marks the centenary of the Compagnie de 1602. It comes ahead of the 425th anniversary of the battle, in 2027.
Who organises it
The Musée d’art et d’histoire de Genève (MAH) presents the exhibition at the Maison Tavel, one of its sites.
What to find
The exhibition shows the behind-the-scenes of the celebration and the costumes. It presents the stories of members of the Compagnie. It also tells a century of the Escalade’s public story.
Practical information
- Dates, 28 Oct. 2026 to Sunday 16 Jan. 2028
- Opening hours, Tuesday to Sunday 11 am to 6 pm, closed on Mondays
- Venue, Maison Tavel, rue du Puits-Saint-Pierre 6, 1204 Geneva
- Price, pay what you wish (“Paie ce qu’il te plaît”), suggested contribution between CHF 5 and CHF 20
Links
- Official site, MAH, 1602 & Compagnie (1602 & Company)
- All events across French-speaking Switzerland, Genève Infos Agenda
Sources
- MAH, 1602 & Compagnie (1602 & Company), accessed 13 November 2026
- MAH, Exhibitions, accessed 13 November 2026
- Geneva Tourism, Maison Tavel (MAH), accessed 13 November 2026
- museums.ch, Maison Tavel (MAH), accessed 13 November 2026
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