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.
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.
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 via email at info@hrgigermuseum.com.
Musée HR Giger
Château St. Germain
Rue du Château 2
1663 Gruyères
+41 (0)26 921 22 00
Opening hours
From 1 Apr to 31 Oct 2022
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 1 Nov to 23 Dec 2022
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 2022
Friday10:00 - 16:00
From 25 Dec 2022 to 9 Jan 2023
Monday10:00 - 17:00
Tuesday10:00 - 17:00
Wednesday10:00 - 17:00
Thursday10:00 - 17:00
Friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00
From 10 Jan to 31 Mar 2023
Tuesday13:00 - 17:00
Wednesday13:00 - 17:00
Thursday13:00 - 17:00
Friday13:00 - 17:00
Saturday10:00 - 18:00
Sunday10:00 - 18:00
