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Museum · Gruyères, Fribourg
HR Giger Museum
Museum in Château St‑Germain, in the town of Gruyères, dedicated to Swiss artist HR Giger, known for the biomechanical creatures he created for cinema.
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About HR Giger Museum
The museum occupies Château St‑Germain, a manor house on Gruyères’ main street. It was the artist HR Giger, born in Chur, who chose the place to assemble his work.
Giger became world-famous for the creatures he designed for science-fiction films, which earned him an Oscar for visual effects. His style mixes bodies and machines into dark figures he called biomechanical.
The collection includes paintings, sculptures, furniture and objects by the artist, as well as works by other surrealist and visionary artists. The contrast with the medieval town is part of the experience.
Opposite, a bar decorated in the same style, with a ceiling of vertebrae and walls of organic shapes, completes the artist’s universe.
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 1 hour.
Best time
At any time of year; hours are shorter in winter. Some works have strong themes and are not recommended for very young children.
How to get there
On the main street of the town of Gruyères, on the way to the castle.
Tip
Visit the museum before or after the castle: the two are a few steps apart.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about HR Giger Museum
Who was HR Giger?
A Swiss artist known for the biomechanical creatures he created for science-fiction cinema.
Where is the HR Giger Museum?
In Château St-Germain, on the main street of the town of Gruyères, near the castle.
Is the HR Giger Museum suitable for children?
Some works have strong themes and may not be suitable for young children.