Easter in Nyon has Museums, Egg Hunts and a Week of Family Activities

This Easter, Nyon is offering a mix of creative workshops, playful discoveries and a town-wide egg hunt, giving families plenty of ways to get out and explore during the school holidays.

Museums Turn into Playgrounds for the Holidays

Across Nyon, the Musée romain, Musée du Léman and Château de Nyon are opening their doors to younger visitors with a series of hands-on workshops. Around a dozen activities are planned, designed to help children discover exhibitions in a more interactive way.

At the lake museum, they can go behind the scenes of the aquariums, learn about ecosystems like plankton and even take part in creative workshops such as shadow play or Japanese ink art. At the Roman Museum, it’s a step back in time; from creating mosaics and pottery to exploring the amphitheatre and even crafting a gladiator’s shield. Over at the Château, the focus shifts to imagination where they can decode graffiti in the old prison walls, design fantastical animals inspired by artworks, or experiment with light and shadow in the attic spaces.

Part of a Bigger Cantonal Programme

These activities are part of PâKOMUZé, a wider initiative bringing together more than 40 museums and heritage sites across the canton.

Running from 3 to 19 April 2026, it’s designed to make museums more accessible and engaging for families during the Easter holidays. Some workshops require advance booking, so it’s worth checking ahead if there’s something specific your child wants to try. Click here for more details.

An Easter Egg Hunt Across the Town

At the same time, Nyon is turning the town itself into a playground. From 31 March to 14 April 2026, families can take part in an Easter egg hunt organised by the Ville de Nyon.

The concept is simple:

• Pick up a clue sheet (download HERE)

• Visit participating shops around town

• Spot the hidden wooden egg in each one

• Receive a small chocolate reward

Each stop also includes a QR code, giving participants the chance to enter a prize draw to win “Only Nyon” vouchers. It’s an easy way to explore the town centre while supporting local businesses AND keeping younger participants entertained along the way.

A bit of culture. A bit of movement. And, of course, a fair amount of Swiss chocolate.