HR Giger Museum
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- Visit: 1–2 hours
Adults CHF 12.50 CHF 12.50 · Children CHF 4.00 CHF 4
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The HR Giger Museum displays fantasy art, original artworks and sculptures by Alien and Species designer Hans Ruedi Giger in medieval Château Saint-Germain, below Château de Gruyères in Gruyères, canton Fribourg.
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What's on here
Why go
- A collection of 500 major works, including The Spell series and N. Y. City cycle.
- Film designs for Alien, Alien 3, Dune, Species, Poltergeist 2 and The Mystery of San Gottardo.
Plan your visit
Prices
Adults CHF 12.50CHF 12.50
Children CHF 4.00CHF 4
From the venue's website · checked 5 Oct 2026
Opening hours
Today12:00 – 17:00Show all
Monday12:00 – 17:00
Tuesday12:00 – 17:00
Wednesday12:00 – 17:00
Thursday12:00 – 17:00
Friday12:00 – 17:00
Saturday10:00 – 18:00
Sunday10:00 – 18:00
Don't miss
- PassagesThe Passages series.HR Giger Museum
- Giger’s private art collectionA permanent display of Giger’s private art collection.Top floor of the museum
- Top-floor galleryExhibitions of other artists’ works.Top floor of the museum
Know before you go
- Monday–Friday: 12:00–17:00; Saturday–Sunday: 10:00–18:00.
What's inside
- The displays follow Giger’s creative periods from the early 1960s through his film designs and later works.
- The museum’s exhibits come from the artist’s private collection.
With kids
- Children’s admission costs CHF 4.00.
Tips for your visit
- Tickets can be bought through the museum’s website.
Interesting facts2
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Château Saint-Germain is a cultural property of national importance in the canton of Fribourg.
HR Giger Museum - Wikipedia -
The Harkonnen chair was designed for Dune (Der Wüstenplanet), but was never made for the film.
HR Giger Museum - Wikipedia
History
- 11 September 1997Giger and his wife bought Château Saint-Germain.
- 1998The museum opened after renovation work. Architect Roger Cottier and former director Barbara Gawrysiak helped create it.
- 2003A Giger bar opened opposite the museum.
How to get there
- On footThe HR Giger Bar stands opposite the museum.
- On footThe museum is at Rue Du Château 2, Château St-Germain, Gruyères, 1663.
Sources: Musée HR Giger - Wikipedia · Gruyères - Wikivoyage (see) · HR Giger Museum · HR Giger Museum · About HR Giger Museum — HR Giger Museum · HR Giger Museum - Wikipedia · checked 28 Sep 2026
Where
Rue Du Château 2 Château St-Germain, Gruyères, 1663
- Website
- hrgigermuseum.com/
- Phone
- +41 26 921 22 00
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Questions and answers
How much is adult admission to the HR Giger Museum?
CHF 12.50
What is the HR Giger Museum’s address?
Rue du Château 2, Château St-Germain, 1663 Gruyères.
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