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.
Admission
| Adults | 12.50 CHF |
| Seniors, students | 8.50 CHF |
| Children | 4.- CHF |
Combined Ticket for adults
| Gruyères Castle & HR Giger Museum | 20.- 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
Opening hours
From 4 Nov 2025 to 30 Mar 2026
MondayClosed
Tuesday - friday13:00 - 17:00
Saturday - sunday10:00 - 18:00
From 22 Dec 2025 to 4 Jan 2026
Monday - friday10:00 - 17:00
Saturday - sunday10:00 - 18:00
24 December 2025
Wednesday10:00 - 16:00
1 January 2026
Thursday12:00 - 17:00
5 January 2026
Monday12:00 - 17:00
From 31 Mar to 2 Nov 2026
Monday - friday10:00 - 18:00
Saturday - sunday10:00 - 18:30
