an important research funded by the ESA to try to find, in science fiction works, imaginary inventions related to astronautics and space conquest technologies. In a partnership with the ESA and the Agence Martienne (Martian Agency), the Maison d'Ailleurs has realised the most important science fiction image library in the world. The museum has also been mandated by Pro Helvetia to prepare an important itinerary exhibition project about Swiss artists working in cinema and video games. See also Science fiction libraries and museums External links Maison d'Ailleurs Time Magazine special feature Science fiction studies Museums established in 1976 Media museums in Switzerland Literary museums in Switzerland Yverdon-les-Bains Museums in the canton of Vaud Science museums in Switzerland