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HR Giger Museum

HR Giger Museum
Château St. Germain
Rue du Château 2
1663 Gruyères

+41 (0)26 921 22 00

www.hrgigermuseum.com

Immerse yourself in the world of Fantastic Art. In 1980, HR Giger, a Swiss artist, won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects for his participation in the film "Alien"

The museum is located in St-Germain castle, in the centre of the medieval town of Gruyères. It contains the biggest existing collection of the works of HR Giger: paintings, sculptures, furnishings, film sets. Between reality and fiction, past and future, HR Giger takes you on a journey into the fascinating world of your imagination.

The HR Giger bar, opposite the museum, is also well worth visiting.

The HR Giger museum is located a few metres away from Gruyères Castle. A special rate gives access to the two museums on the same day.

Discover all the museums in La Gruyère.

From 25 Mar to 30 Oct 2024

Monday10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday10:00 - 18:00

Thursday10:00 - 18:00

Friday10:00 - 18:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:30

Sunday10:00 - 18:30

From 30 Oct 2024 to 24 Mar 2025

Tuesday13:00 - 17:00

Wednesday13:00 - 17:00

Thursday13:00 - 17:00

Friday13:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

24 December 2024

Friday10:00 - 16:00

1 January 2025

Monday12:00 - 17:00

From 2 to 7 Jan 2025

Tuesday10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday10:00 - 17:00

Thursday10:00 - 17:00

Friday10:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

Admission

Adults 12.50 CHF
Seniors, students 8.50 CHF
Children 4.- CHF

Combined Ticket for adults

Gruyères Castle & HR Giger Museum 19.- CHF

Admission for groups (12 or more)

Adults 8.50 CHF
Students 7.50 CHF
Children 3.- CHF

Guided tours in French, German, Spanish and English, upon request.

wo options to choose from: 

45 minutes: CHF 90.- + the group price per person is added

60 minutes: CHF 120.- + the group price per person is added

Reservation 2 weeks in advance: info@hrgigermuseum.com or +41 26 921 22 00.

The last entry is 45 minutes before closing time.

Animals, even if kept on a leash or in a bag, are not allowed, except for guide dogs or assistance dogs.

Access for people with reduced mobility on the first floor.

HR Giger Museum
Château St. Germain
Rue du Château 2
1663 Gruyères

+41 (0)26 921 22 00

www.hrgigermuseum.com

Opening hours

From 25 Mar to 30 Oct 2024

Monday10:00 - 18:00

Tuesday10:00 - 18:00

Wednesday10:00 - 18:00

Thursday10:00 - 18:00

Friday10:00 - 18:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:30

Sunday10:00 - 18:30

From 30 Oct 2024 to 24 Mar 2025

Tuesday13:00 - 17:00

Wednesday13:00 - 17:00

Thursday13:00 - 17:00

Friday13:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

24 December 2024

Friday10:00 - 16:00

1 January 2025

Monday12:00 - 17:00

From 2 to 7 Jan 2025

Tuesday10:00 - 17:00

Wednesday10:00 - 17:00

Thursday10:00 - 17:00

Friday10:00 - 17:00

Saturday10:00 - 18:00

Sunday10:00 - 18:00

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