HR Giger Museum
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Musée HR Giger
Château St. Germain
Rue du Château 2
1663 Gruyères
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.
Extraordinary closure from 27 Dec 2020 (10:00 AM) to 22 Jan 2021 (6:00 PM). Reason: covid-19
From 28 Jan 2021 to 31 Mar 2021
Tuesday - Friday 13:00 - 17:00
Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
From 1 Apr 2021 to 31 Jul 2021
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 18:30
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, Italian, Spanish and English, upon request.
Musée HR Giger
Château St. Germain
Rue du Château 2
1663 Gruyères
Opening hours
Extraordinary closure from 27 Dec 2020 (10:00 AM) to 22 Jan 2021 (6:00 PM). Reason: covid-19
From 28 Jan 2021 to 31 Mar 2021
Tuesday - Friday 13:00 - 17:00
Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 18:00
From 1 Apr 2021 to 31 Jul 2021
Monday - Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday - Sunday 10:00 - 18:30