2025 cultural mediation programme

GPHG - Exhibition of the 90 nominated timepieces by the Academy     
«Beyond the Clock» – Projects from the Chair of Watch Design and the Department of Interior Architecture at HEAD – Genève     
30 October to 16 November at the Musée d’Art et d’Histoire, Geneva     
(closed on Mondays and Friday, 7 November)

Free-of-charge activity

GUIDED TOURS      
Guided tours of the exhibition with a watchmaking expert     
Wednesdays at 2 pm and 3 pm. Thursdays at 12 pm, 6.30 pm and 7.30 pm. Saturdays and Sundays at 2 pm, 3 pm and 4 pm (50 min). Open to the general public aged 15 and over.      
Online registration: https://inscription.gphg.org/gphg2025/inscription-evenements

WATCHMAKING WORKSHOPS      
Hosted by the Geneva School of Watchmaking, these introductory watchmaking workshops enable participants to immerse themselves in the heart of a watch mechanism by experimenting with watchmaking skills such as assembly, bevelling and pivoting.     
Wednesdays at 2 pm and 3 pm Saturdays and Sundays at 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm (60 min). Suitable for all ages from 10 upwards.      
Online registration: https://inscription.gphg.org/gphg2025/inscription-evenements

YOUNGSTERS’ WORKSHOPS      
Engraving Workshop     
This workshop enables youngsters to step into an engraver’s shoes by carving and gemsetting their “caseback”. They learn engraving techniques under the watchful eye and guidance of instructors from the Musée International d’Horlogerie (MIH).     
Saturdays 8 and 15 November at 2 pm (75 mins). Ages 6 to 8, with 18 places available. https://inscription.gphg.org/gphg2025/inscription-evenements

Sundial Workshop     
This workshop staged by the Musée International d’Horlogerie (MIH) consists of building a fully functional sundial that can be used to tell the time using the sun.     
Saturdays 8 and 15 November at 4 pm (90 mins). Ages 8 to 12, with 18 places available. https://inscription.gphg.org/gphg2025/inscription-evenements

TALK     
The Fondation de la Haute Horlogerie (FHH) is hosting a talk dedicated to milestone watches. Through a selection of legendary models, Pascal Ravessoud, Vice President of the FHH, will explain what makes a watch iconic: timeless design, technical prowess and cultural influence. A concise and inspiring tribute to horological excellence.      
Thursday 30 October at 6.30 pm (45 mins). Suitable for all visitors aged 15 and over. https://inscription.gphg.org/gphg2025/inscription-evenements

SCHOOLS (free-of-charge activity)     
COMBINED EDUCATIONAL OFFER FOR SCHOOLS "Discovering watchmaking”     
Three combined activities for pupils aged between 10 and 16 (8P and Cycle d'orientation):

• Introduction to watchmaking workshop (45 minutes)      
  These workshops enable participants to assemble watchmaking components and immerse themselves in the heart of a watch mechanism by experimenting with watchmaking skills such as assembly, bevelling and pivoting.
• “Gears" workshop (45 minutes)      
  Using an educational kit containing a sophisticated set of gears, and accompanied by scientific mediators, youngsters discover basic concepts such as force, speed, transmission of energy or information, clockwork).
• Guided tour of the exhibition comprising 90 timepieces (45 minutes)      
  Led by a watchmaking expert, this visit will enable students will discover the excellence of the contemporary watchmaking creations nominated by the GPHG Academy.

Tuesdays (4 and 11 November), Wednesdays (5 and 12 November), Thursdays (30 October, 6 and 13 November) and Fridays (31 October and 14 November). 45 minutes per workshop, i.e. 180 minutes for the entire school trip (including breaks), maximum 24 students.

For more information, please contact the GPHG: inscription@gphg.org