During open day at the Parliament Building, visitors are free to visit both parliamentary chambers, the Domed Hall and the lobby. You can book in advance to go on a guided tour with staff from the visitor service, or you can download the ‘Audio Tour of the Federal Palace’ app to your smartphone and explore the building on your own. A particular highlight this time around is an installation where visitors can explore the future using artificial intelligence.

Date: Saturday, 24 October
Opening hours: 9am to 5pm
Last entry: 4pm (visitors’ entrance)
Note: Please allow sufficient time for security checks. There may be queues at peak times.
Security: Anyone over the age of 16 and children under the age of 16 not accompanied by an adult will be subject to an identity check and must present official ID to security staff.
Admission: Free entry, no prior registration is necessary

Geneva Public Portal to Anticipation
The interactive installation invites visitors on a playful journey to explore some of the scientific developments that might emerge in the coming years. The installation concept was designed by the Geneva Science and Diplomacy Anticipator Foundation and developed by EPFL. The results bring science to life for the general public. The installation, which formed part of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, builds bridges between science, politics and society.

Brief information about the installation; approx. 15 mins

German 10am, 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
French 11am, 1pm, 3pm
Upper ground floor 

Guided tours of the Parliament Building
Staff from the visitor service explain more about the workings of Parliament and its historic building.

Registration: At the visitors’ entrance only. Advance registration is not possible.
Duration: 45 minutes
Group size: Maximum number of participants per group is 30.
Starting point: Visitors’ entrance

Starting times and tour language
German 9.30am, 10am, 11am, 12pm, 2.30pm, 3.30pm
French 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 3pm, 4pm
Italian 1.30pm
English 2pm

Survey on the issues of the future
Take an online survey and help create a word cloud.
First floor

The Parliament Building in 2091
Colour in a design or draw your own Federal Palace of the future. For children and creative minds.
First floor

Audio tour of the Federal Palace
Download the free app to your smartphone and work your way around the Parliament Building.

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Cafeteria
Enjoy delicious snacks and drinks against a historic backdrop.
First floor