Item of the month
Every month, the Malgré-Tout Museum showcases an artifact from the museum’s collections from its many collections. Discover below the object of the month for October 2026:
A tartlet from the dawn of time : the Neolithic “bottom of the basket” from Montilier (Switzerland)
These sedimentary remains come from the ancient lake settlement of Montilier/Platzbünden, in the canton of Fribourg, Switzerland. This site dates to the Late Neolithic and is part of a particularly rich cluster of prehistoric villages located on the shores of Lake Murten. Several Neolithic settlements have been identified at Montilier, dating from approximately 3890 to 2625 B.C. The unique preservation conditions of lakeside settlements—particularly the constant moisture in the sediments—sometimes allow for the recovery of organic materials that have disappeared almost everywhere else: wood, seeds, fruits, plant fibers, and basketry.
Check it out before the end of the month!
Individual tickets
Children under 6: free
Children ages 6–11: €3
Students ages 12 and up: €5
Seniors ages 60 and up: €5
Adults: €7
Article 27: 1 ticket + 1.25€
Teacher’s card and lerarenkaart: Free
Free on the first Sunday of the month
Opening hours
The museum is open every day
Monday – Friday: 9.30am – 5.30pm
Weekends and public holidays: 10.30am – 6pm
Closed 01/01, 24-25-31/12
Length of visit: between 1 and 2 hours
