As it celebrates its 150th anniversary, Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet has opened a new exhibition at the Musée Atelier Audemars Piguet – its fascinating museum – in Le Brassus.
The exhibition, titled The House of Wonders, invites the public to discover the brand’s story through the lens of those who shaped it with their passion, know-how, and meticulous craftmanship. In addition to the exhibition, the museum has introduced several initiatives offering a new perspective of the brand, including masterclasses for children and adults, and an installation showcasing the work of the Audemars Piguet Foundations.
Talents That Have Shaped Audemars Piguet
The temporary exhibition, opened by the Musée Atelier alongside its permanent collection, retraces the history of the brand and those who have contributed towards pushing the limits of watchmaking. Over the course of seven stages, visitors are invited to discover the men and women that have made Audemars Piguet and the Vallée de Joux tick since 1875.
Appealing to watchmaking experts and novices alike, this engaging – and at times moving – exhibition will run until the end of 2026. A variation of The House of Wonders will also be presented in Shanghai in May and in Dubai in November of this year.
Discovering The Audemars Piguet Foundations
For the first time, the Musée Atelier is pleased to showcase the work of the Audemars Piguet Foundations with a new installation inspired by astronomy and horlogerie. Located in the Founders’ Hall, the interactive display illustrates the impact of the Foundations’ activities around the world, giving visitors a unique insight into Audemars Piguet’s environmental and social engagements beyond the realm of watchmaking.
Since 1992, the Audemars Piguet Foundations have supported more than 200 projects across some 80 countries. Active in the environmental, social, and educational fields, they work towards a sustainable world in which everyone can reach their full potential as part of resilient and self-sufficient communities.
Masterclasses For Every Age
The Musée Atelier is please to launch three new masterclasses, starting with Shaping Materials – 150 years in April. Limited to six participants, this masterclass will take place on Thursday afternoons and introduces the diverse materials used in watchmaking, taking guests through Audemars Piguet’s rich history with select pieces from its heritage collection.
Also from April, the museum will welcome children aged eight to 12 to discover the world of watchmaking and the Vallée de Joux. They will have the opportunity to see selected timepieces and even step into the shoes of a watchmaker to assemble part of Calibre 4302. Taking place on Wednesday afternoon and limited to four children per group, this educational and fun masterclass is a great way to introduce the young generation to a new world. And who knows… it might just inspire some future watchmakers!
Lastly, Origins of the Royal Oak celebrates Audemars Piguet’s most iconic model: the Royal Oak. Limited to six participants, this four-hour workshop takes place on Friday afternoons starting in May. Combining theory and practice, participants will have the chance to assemble a case and a Calibre 4302, before trying their hand at decorative techniques emblematic of the Royal Oak.
For more information, please visit www.audemarspiguet.com.