Queen Studio Experience
A free exhibition inside the Montreux casino where Queen recorded six albums.
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Queen Studio Experience is a music museum in the former Mountain Studios, inside Casino Barrière de Montreux in Montreux.
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- Free admission with optional donations supporting the Phoenix Trust
- Interactive mixing desk allows visitors to create their own tracks
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interactive elements allow children to engage with the music equipment.
Why go
- See Freddie Mercury’s final handwritten lines from Montreux, displayed behind glass.
- Explore the studio where Queen recorded material for seven albums.
- Remix some Queen classics on the reproduction console in the original control room.
Opening hours
Today09:00 – 21:00Show all
Monday09:00 – 21:00
Tuesday09:00 – 21:00
Wednesday09:00 – 21:00
Thursday09:00 – 21:00
Friday09:00 – 21:00
Saturday09:00 – 21:00
Sunday09:00 – 21:00
Don't miss
- Band instrumentsFind John Deacon’s bass guitar, Roger Taylor’s drum set and a replica of Brian May’s guitar.Museum displays
- Career memorabiliaSee stage costumes, promotional material and singles from Queen’s career.Museum displays
- Preserved control roomThe room remains in its original state apart from its reproduction Neve console.Former Mountain Studios
What's inside
- The exhibition traces Queen’s history and ties to Montreux through memorabilia from the band’s writing, recording and performing career.
Tips for your visit
- Try remixing some Queen songs on the reproduction console.
Interesting facts3
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Mountain Studios had a 24-track Swiss-made Studer recorder.
Queen: The Studio Experience - Wikipedia -
1978
Bicycle Race was inspired by the Tour de France passing through Montreux in 1978.
Queen: The Studio Experience - Wikipedia -
The Mercury Phoenix Trust established the museum.
Queen: The Studio Experience - Wikipedia
Shorts
History
- 1978–1995Queen’s recording work at Mountain Studios began with Jazz in 1978 and continued until 1995.
- 1979Queen bought the studio and rented it to other bands.
- 2 December 2013Queen guitarist Brian May opened the museum.
Sources: Queen: The Studio Experience - Wikipedia · Casino Barrière Montreux: Games, shows, bars, a… · checked 24 Sep 2026
Where
Rue du Théâtre 9 Casino Barrière de Montreux, 1820
- Phone
- 0219628383
Questions and answers
Is Brian May’s guitar an original?
No. The displayed guitar is a replica.
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