HR Giger Museum

The HR Giger Museum in Gruyères is unlike any museum I’ve ever visited, dark and peculiar, and definitely not for the faint-hearted. Some installations are intense, but that’s all part of the immersive experience. The museum offers a stark contrast to the medieval charm of the town outside. Don’t forget to check out the museum café to complete your visit. Sitting there with a drink gives you a moment to reflect on everything you’ve seen and adds a cozy, human touch to such a surreal experience. A must-see for anyone visiting Gruyères who’s ready for something truly unique.

I visited the HR Giger Museum by car, as public transportation with multiple transfers did not seem very convenient. The museum is located in a small, picturesque tourist town surrounded by many upscale restaurants, which was a nice surprise. The museum itself is absolutely outstanding and much larger than I expected. As a tattoo artist, I already knew that many of my colleagues had visited this place for exhibitions and events, but seeing it in person exceeded all expectations. The amount of artwork, sculptures, photographs, and detailed information is impressive—far more extensive than anticipated. The staff was excellent: welcoming, professional, and respectful of visitors. Every space is thoughtfully curated, and the atmosphere is immersive and powerful. Right next to the museum is the café, designed in the same iconic biomechanical style, which perfectly complements the experience. H. R. Giger was a truly exceptional artist, and this museum is a достойная tribute to his legacy. Highly recommended—this is a place you should visit at least once in your life. Thank you for this incredible experience.

Who would ever expect to find a sci-fi museum in the middle of a rural village best known for its cheese? And yet — there it is: the H. R. Giger Museum, showcasing the visionary works that earned him an Academy Award. Truly unique — weird and captivating at once — and absolutely worth a visit, especially set against the stunning panorama of Gruyères with its charming old town, castle and sweeping mountain views. PS: Don’t miss having a drink in the iconic bar just across from the museum.

We had the most exciting time visiting this incredible museum with its extensive collection of artwork from HR Gigger. There are many exhibition rooms that we found very exciting to discover, my very favorite is a large table with high backed throne like chairs and life size sculpture of the Alien. Photos without flash are allowed.

The HR Giger Museum is an absolutely mind-blowing experience. Walking through the rooms feels like stepping straight into his surreal and dark universe – it’s both eerie and fascinating at the same time. The collection is huge, from his early sketches to the iconic Alien designs, and everywhere you turn there’s something that grabs your attention. It’s not just a museum, it feels like a journey into the mind of a true visionary artist. My wife and I kept pointing things out to each other, completely amazed by the level of detail and imagination. If you’re anywhere near Gruyères, this place is worth going out of your way for – unforgettable and one of a kind.

If you like the artist who's artwork inspired the Xenomorph from the "Alien" franchise of movies then this is the museum for you. This covers all of HR Geiger's work not just the Xenomophs but other movies such as Species, as well as supernatural themes such as Satanic and magic based themes Due to this I would say personally that I wouldn't take anybody under 15 into the museum as I was made uncomfortable from some of the artwork and I am in my middle age and thought I was opened minded This art gallery is on 4 floors and while they will help you as much as they can to get around the museum, the village is medieval and very hilly so be advised that if you are like me with reduced mobility you may need to give yourself extra time The cost is reasonable at 12.50 swiss francs and you can't order advance tickets but due to the popularity of the village from tour groups get there as early as you can to avoid queues

It's an awesome place to explore the mind of H. R. Giger. From a mechanical perspective the details in his drawings and sculptures is insane and from an artistic perspective, at least subjective from my side - very interesting. If you like phallic/yonic shapes, it's a perfect way to experience them in all weird ways. I had a lot of laughs and good conversations with my GF over some drawings 😂 but also much appreciation over his art. He's 700 year waiting for B-Post sketches are priceless. If you think your child should accompany you - you are probably more weird than Mr. Giger himself. And only the best for Armbeinda.

Friendly staff and good music, drinks are a little expensive but everyone expected because the hype of the movie. Nice environment, good for a drink after knowing the village