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Museum · Montreux, Vaud
Queen: The Studio Experience
Exhibition at the Casino Barrière de Montreux, in the rooms of the former Mountain Studios, where Queen recorded from 1978 to 1995, featuring handwritten lyrics, instruments and the band's costumes.
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 Queen: The Studio Experience
Queen bought the Mountain Studios, housed in the Casino Barrière de Montreux, in 1978 and recorded there until 1995. The band created much of the material for six albums at the studio, and Freddie Mercury recorded his final vocals there.
The exhibition recreates the studio rooms. Handwritten lyrics, instruments, costumes and boxes of tapes with the original titles and the names the songs eventually received are on display. Audio and interactive screens complete the visit.
The space operates under the auspices of the Mercury Phoenix Trust, a foundation linked to Queen that fights HIV and AIDS, which receives visitors' donations and the shop's profits.
The casino itself has another musical story. In December 1971, during a show, a flare fired by a fan set the building on fire. The band Deep Purple, which was due to record there, moved to a hotel in Territet, and the episode became the song "Smoke on the Water."
Before you go
Practical information
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How much time to set aside
About 30 minutes to an hour.
Best time
At any time of year. In September, Freddie Mercury's birthday month, the exhibition attracts more fans.
How to get there
Entrance is via the Casino Barrière's main access, on the rue du Théâtre side, about a ten-minute walk from Montreux station and a few minutes from the Freddie Mercury statue.
Tip
Combine it with the statue on the quay and a walk along the waterfront. The shop supports the Mercury Phoenix Trust.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Queen: The Studio Experience
Where is Queen's studio in Montreux?
Inside the Casino Barrière, near the waterfront, a few minutes from the Freddie Mercury statue.
Did Queen really record in Montreux?
Yes. The band owned Mountain Studios from 1978 to 1995 and recorded tracks for six albums there.
How long does the visit to the Queen studio last?
From 30 minutes to an hour.