HR Giger Museum
HR Giger Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 6:30 PM
About
Be aware that the last entrance to visit the museum is 45 minutes before the closing time - HR GIGER IS ONE OF THE MOST FAMOUS SWISS ARTISTS. He was awarded an « Oscar » in 1980 in Hollywood for the movie « Alien ». He was the designer of the Alien beast and different other biomechanical creatures. The artist was born in Coire in 1940. Giger has given to Gruyeres a different dimension, a wonderful attraction: two worlds completely opposed. One traditional and the other one fantastic. The visitor penetrates in the biomechanical, surrealistic and mind-blowing place. The museum is open since 1998. Most of its twenty rooms are reserved for Giger’s work: paintings, sculptures and furnitures. His private collection is shown on the third floor artist such as Coleman, Dado, E. Fuchs, Schwarz, Steve Leuba, etc. A bar completely designed by Giger built on the left hand side of the Museum is the last living master piece of the artist where the atmosphere and the sensation are incomparable.
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Tom Bombadil
Geneva, Switzerland22 contributions
Apr 2021 • Couples
The museum is a series of paintings and artworks with zero explanations / narrative of sorts. There were just a few lines per painting saying the title, artist and year. There was no audio / written guide whatsoever. I really like museums and I was very disappointed by this one.
Written May 31, 2021
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Karen M
Kirkwall, UK1,222 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
If you know H R Giger from Alien movies you'll love this museum. Within the historic building in Gruyere, the museum has sketches from the movie layout, models, pictures & sculptures. You have to take time to look at each individual piece, as the details just keep coming.
There is a section for adults only,but some of the other exhibits have a 'risque' feel to them.
Thoroughly enjoyed this museum
There is a section for adults only,but some of the other exhibits have a 'risque' feel to them.
Thoroughly enjoyed this museum
Written September 5, 2023
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jb250
France37 contributions
Nov 2022
Visited this museum in November 2022. I think most people are aware of HRG's work for the Alien film trilogy, which features his bio-mechanical highly stylized work, although the museum features not only HR Giger's own work, but his own private collection.
Not for the faint hearted, there is an adults only section, and this continues his themes of carnal desire, surreal dreamscape, nightmarish horror.
It's a real treat to have visited, highly recommend - and go with an open mind.
Not for the faint hearted, there is an adults only section, and this continues his themes of carnal desire, surreal dreamscape, nightmarish horror.
It's a real treat to have visited, highly recommend - and go with an open mind.
Written November 14, 2022
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jschel2018
Switzerland627 contributions
Jul 2023
A very exciting and thought-provoking exhibition of surreal, nightmarish art worth seeing.
A bit of a strange location in the middle of a medieval setting a setting from outer space.
What bizarre mind was able to create all this and that so long ago.
The museum is quite small, but well worth a visit.
A bit of a strange location in the middle of a medieval setting a setting from outer space.
What bizarre mind was able to create all this and that so long ago.
The museum is quite small, but well worth a visit.
Written July 30, 2023
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Nicole
Eastbourne, UK7 contributions
Jul 2023 • Family
A museum visit that will leave you wondering what sort of mind created such work! Go with an open mind and enjoy the weird world of H.R Giger! The art work is dark, and pornographic, but also thought provoking. We went with our children (21, 17 and 14) who were old enough not to be silly about what they were seeing but we were all still a little shocked! I wouldn't take kids any younger.
Definitely worth visit as is the H.R Giger bar which is fantastic inside and serve great cocktails. Staff in both museum and bar were fab.
Definitely worth visit as is the H.R Giger bar which is fantastic inside and serve great cocktails. Staff in both museum and bar were fab.
Written August 1, 2023
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SomeguyinTexas
7 contributions
Feb 2023 • Couples
If you're a fan of creepy, sexualized alien themed art, this place is for you.
The inspiration for the creatures in the Alien movie franchise and other art make this stop worth the trip. The mind of H R Giger must be a very interesting and scary place ( a good thing ) That it's located in a scenic and picturesque castle / village makes it even more of a treat
The inspiration for the creatures in the Alien movie franchise and other art make this stop worth the trip. The mind of H R Giger must be a very interesting and scary place ( a good thing ) That it's located in a scenic and picturesque castle / village makes it even more of a treat
Written July 15, 2023
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Steven W
2 contributions
Jun 2023
Being a professional airbrush artist myself, this was a place I'd wanted to visit for years! Loved it ! could have spent hours there. Not a big place at all, very intimate , laid back and easy to get round. Quite a few steep stairs. If you know Giger's work you will know what to expect. Don't go and be offended ! Spent a while in the bar next door, which is also quite small. Just to warn you, we went when it was VERY busy (public holiday) We had to park maybe an hours walk away , and the walk up a steep hill to the village in hot weather would've been a nightmare! We were lucky enough to get a lift up there with a security guy ! Had a long walk back though !
Written June 12, 2023
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Brittney N
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Oct 2021 • Friends
Visited the bar and museum and they were as incredible as I had hoped they would be. I came from Canada and had no issues with my vaccination proof. I showed the provincial documents of my vaccinations on the app, fyi. Really beautiful place to explore after the Giger museum and bar: mountains, sheep, cobblestones, cheese, and the castles. I got there early and it was worth it as the bar was really crowded by 11am-ish.
Written October 31, 2021
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LaCarmina
Tokyo, Japan70 contributions
Oct 2017 • Friends
I did a special trip for my La Carmina blog readers from London to Gruyeres, just to see the HR Giger bar as I'm a long time fan of his surrealist, bio-mechanical alien works. The museum is housed in a 17th century Chateau de Germain, and it's the perfect setting for his dark, dystopian works. As Alien director Ridley Scott said: “At its essence, Giger’s art digs down into our psyches and touches our very deepest primal instincts and fears. His art stands in a category of its own.” The Giger museum had his rare early works, as well as an adult only erotic section, and originals of his Satanic and occult art. A marvel to see in person, and well worth the trup!
Written January 17, 2018
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sarahbeaky
Oron-le-Chatel, Switzerland3 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
Lots of pornographic material. Quite disturbing. Not suitable for kids at all.
Even if kids have seen the alien movies, the porn in here is over the top.
Go to the cafe to get a sense of the design/ alien theme.
Even if kids have seen the alien movies, the porn in here is over the top.
Go to the cafe to get a sense of the design/ alien theme.
Written October 24, 2016
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Jason M
Thornton, Colorado
Will the museum be open in september 2021 (the 18th)? I was amazed to find an H. R. Giger museum and it would be the cherry on top of an amazing vacation to see it. I know covid has kept a lot of businesses closed but it would be a dream come true to see his work with my own two eyes.
Written February 12, 2021
Hello,
Normally yes, the HR Giger Museum will be open.
On September, The HR Giger Museum is open everyday.
Have a nice one
Written June 8, 2021
È consentito scattare foto all'interno del museo?
Written November 21, 2017
Personalmente o fotografato l'esterno,internamente non
mi sono permesso, ma credo che qualcosa fanno
fotografare.
Written November 21, 2017
Sylvia
Hannover, Germany
Hallo* macht es Sinn bzw. kann man Eintrittskarten online vorweg kaufen?
hier: für den 29/30.9. und 1.10 2017?
danke für Antworten
Sylvia
Written September 5, 2017
Musée HR Giger
Gruyères, Switzerland
Guten Tag, >
Sie können Ihre Karte direkt kaufen als Sie ins Museum kommen.
Mit freundlichen Grüssen
Admin
Written September 20, 2017
how much is entry in to the museum in equivalent English pounds sterling?
Written June 3, 2017
Olá, o site tem todas as informações necessárias hrgigermuseum . com
Mas você precisará em torno de vinte francos suiços (por volta de 60 a 80 e poucos reais).
Para ingressar no bar é gratuito e já é possível ter uma dimensão do que se pode ver no museu. E vale mesmo que você entre no museu ou não.
Written March 18, 2017
Orari di apertura e costo entrata
Written January 3, 2017
Visto che dipende dalla stagione della visita, trovi ogni risposta alle tue domande sul loro sito internet.
Written January 9, 2017
Ashish T
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Hello, any idea if the museum be open on 30th and/or 31st Dec 2016. I have included Gruyeres in my Swiss itinerary solely for the purpose of going there, so will be grossly disappointed if it isn't. Thanks!!
Written December 4, 2016
on 30/12 they are open 10-17.00 and the same on 31
Written December 4, 2016
Hello, Do you from Alicante (Spain) the best way to go? Also, is possible to take public transportation to the Museum?
Written February 22, 2016
Hi Natalia. In fact, I don't work for the museum. Don't know why that note is in my profile... Anyway, when I was there, I rented a car, but I remember seeing public transportation. From Alicante, I dunno. Have you checked easyjet, ryannair, or vueling? Perhaps there are flights to airports in Switzerland? Best.
Written February 23, 2016
What is the best way to get from Paris to the Giger Museum? (In August, if that matters.)
Written July 29, 2015
the best way is to get to Bern, or Geneva! From Bern it will take 1h45min with 2 changes - in Ramont and Bulle. From Geneva it will be a longer trip - 2h30min. It's all up to You! Don't forget to have a drink at Giger's bar :-) good luck!
Written July 31, 2015
What is the best airport to fly into? What is the best way to get from the airport to the museum? Train or bus? I will be traveling from the US.
Written February 3, 2015
Geneva is probably the closest airport if you're coming from abroad. Renting a car is a good option, as it gives you flexibility to drive around the area. The museum is just a drop in the vast ocean of wonders in the place, so car is the best. Staying 1 or 2 nights in some city nearby is not too much to check attractions.
Written February 3, 2015
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