Alimentarium

The Alimentarium is a museum in Vevey dedicated to exploring food, nutrition, and how eating connects to human life. Its galleries contain objects, displays, and interactive stations that examine food production, cooking, and eating habits across different regions and time periods.

The building was originally Nestlé's headquarters and was converted into a museum to make knowledge about food accessible to the public. This transformation allowed an important industrial site to become a place dedicated to education and learning.

The displays show how people in different parts of the world eat together and celebrate with food. You see objects and photographs that reveal how meals connect to family life and daily traditions.

The museum sits directly on the lake and is easy to reach by public transport, with good wheelchair access throughout the building. You can arrive anytime during opening hours and move through the galleries at your own pace, with some areas quieter than others.

The museum includes a working kitchen where visitors can prepare international dishes under guidance and learn about food science at the same time. These hands-on workshops offer a rare chance to combine cooking, learning, and socializing in one activity.

Location: Vevey

Operator: Nestlé

Part of: list of cultural properties in Vevey, former Nestlé administration building (Nutrition Museum)

Address: Quai Perdonnet 25

Opening Hours: January-March, October-December Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; April-September Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-18:00

Phone: +41219244111

Email: info@alimentarium.org

Website: http://alimentarium.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.45832,6.84644

Latest update: December 9, 2025 12:21