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Museum · Montreux, Vaud
Alimentarium
Food museum on Vevey's lakeside, in a 1921 neoclassical building that was Nestlé's first headquarters, known for the 8-metre stainless-steel fork embedded in the lake.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Alimentarium
The Alimentarium opened in 1985 on the Vevey waterfront, in the 1921 neoclassical building that was Nestlé’s first administrative center. The museum belongs to a foundation supported by the company and underwent a full renovation in 2016.
The permanent exhibition addresses food from several angles: what we eat, how food is produced, and what it means to eat well. There are video installations, photo reports, works of art and about 500 objects from the collection, plus a play area for children.
At the entrance, a garden with more than 300 edible plants changes with the seasons. The museum kitchen hosts workshops and demonstrations, in French.
In front of the building, an 8-meter stainless-steel fork rises out of the lake. It was placed in 1995 for the museum’s tenth anniversary as part of a temporary exhibition and was removed the following year. More than ten years later it returned to the lake after a petition and has remained on the waterfront.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
One to two hours.
Best time
At any time of year; the museum is closed on Mondays except public holidays. The fork photo looks best with the lake calm, in the morning.
How to get there
It’s on quai Perdonnet, on the Vevey waterfront, about 7 km from Montreux. By train to Vevey it’s a few minutes plus a short walk to the lake; CGN boats also call at Vevey.
Tip
The fork can be seen and photographed from the shore without entering the museum. There is a combined ticket with Chaplin's World.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Alimentarium
Where is the giant fork in the lake?
In Vevey, in front of the Alimentarium, on the shore of the Léman.
Is the Alimentarium owned by Nestlé?
The museum belongs to a foundation supported by Nestlé and operates in the building that was the company’s first administrative headquarters.
Is the museum open every day?
No. It is closed on Mondays except public holidays.
Can it be combined with Chaplin's World?
Yes, there is a combined ticket, and both are in Vevey and Corsier-sur-Vevey, a few minutes apart by bus.