Becoming a friend
The Naturéum brings together three associations of Friends: the Association of Friends of the Museum and Cantonal Botanical Gardens, the Association of Friends of the Lausanne Geology Museum and the Association of Friends of the Museum - Zoology. Find out more about their specific features, their members and the conditions of membership below.
The AMJB is a non-profit, non-commercial association that supports the activities of the Cantonal Botanical Gardens (Lausanne and Pont-de-Nant). It was founded in 1993.
The Association currently has 230 members, who may be individuals, couples, groups or lifetime members. The general meeting is held once a year, before 30 June, when convened by the committee. Members receive free copies of ‘Portraits de botanique’ when it is published. They also enjoy other benefits, such as discounts, tours, lectures, etc.
Committee
- Jean-Michel Bornand, President
- Alain Dessarps, Vice-President
- Béatrice Coenca, Treasurer
- Patrice Descombes, Secretary
Become a member
The annual membership fee is CHF 20 (individual member), CHF 30 (couple member), CHF 100 (collective member). Lifetime membership can be obtained by paying 20 membership fees in a single instalment. To become a ‘Friend’, please send an email to: amjb@hotmail.ch
Address: Association des Amis du Muséum et des Jardins botaniques cantonaux, Avenue de Cour 14B, 1007 Lausanne
On 28 February 1996, the AMGL was created with the aim of promoting Earth sciences in French-speaking Switzerland through excursions, exhibitions, popular publications, etc. More specifically, it assists the Museum in carrying out its activities and promotes its influence through the acquisition of prestigious items.
AMGL members enjoy numerous benefits, including free access to the permanent and temporary exhibition galleries of the geology department, invitations to various events, and a range of publications.
Committee
- Julien Reynes, President
- Pascal Jeanbourquin, Vice-President
- Marianne Fazan, Treasurer
- Nicolas Meisser, Secretary
Become a member
Send an email to info.natureum@vd.ch. The annual membership fee is CHF 20 (CHF 10 for students, apprentices, AVS and AI/CHF 30 for couples) CHF 50 for collective members.
Address: Association des Amis du Musée de géologie de Lausanne, UNIL-Anthropole, CH-1015 Lausanne

The Association des Amis du Muséum - Zoologie (AAMZ) aims to assist the museum in carrying out its activities, whether through financial or logistical support. Its members are regularly informed of the museum's activities and invited to participate in guided tours, conferences, and excursions.
Committee
- Michel Sartori, Chairman
- Anne Cretton, Treasurer
- Pierre Beaud, Secretary
Become a member ?
Send an email to info.natureum@vd.ch.The annual membership fee is CHF 20 (CHF 10 for students, apprentices, AVS and AI/CHF 30 for couples) CHF 100 for collective members.
Address: Association des amis du Muséum - Zoologie, Place de la Riponne 6, 1005 Lausanne

