Over and above sporting exploits, Olympism is a source of multiple passions which unite the worlds of sport, art, culture and collections.
Olympism is a state of mind and the Olympic Museum is its symbol.
Located in Lausanne, the Olympic Museum houses three forms of human expression - sport, art and culture - in one site.
Prepare for your visit to the Museum by finding out about the permanent and temporary exhibitions, cultural activities and many other events…
The Olympic Studies Centre (OSC), situated in the Olympic Museum, was created by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) in order to preserve and disseminate the collective memory of the Olympic Movement and to coordinate and promote research, teaching and publications about Olympism.
Welcome to the Studies Centre
Discover key information about various Olympic Collecting disciplines. Olympic memorabilia, coins and stamps are currently on display in the virtual galleries.
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With the video game Torino 2006, experience again the world’s greatest sporting competition and go for gold in the most challenging sports of the XXth Winter Olympic Games.
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Activities for young visitors in the framework of promoting Olympic education:
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Fill in our on-line questionnaire and go in the draw to win official Olympic merchandise. We want to know what you think about the Torino 2006 Olympic Winter Games.
The Commission for Culture and Olympic Education strengthens links between sporting and cultural movements, and develops the cultural programme for the Olympic Games.