HR Giger Museum, Art museum in Gruyères, Switzerland.
Description
The HR Giger Museum occupies a medieval castle and displays paintings, sculptures, furniture, and film design across multiple rooms. The works showcase biomechanical forms and organic shapes that define Giger's distinctive visual language.
History
The museum opened in 1998 inside a medieval castle that once served the Saint-Germain family. This conversion brought contemporary art into a historic fortified structure, creating a striking contrast between old walls and modern works.
Culture
The exhibition traces H.R. Giger's artistic development and his contributions to film and theater design. Visitors can see how his work shaped the visual language of horror and science fiction across decades.
Practical
The museum operates with seasonal hours, staying open longer in warmer months and closing earlier in winter. It is helpful to check the exact schedule before your visit, as times vary throughout the year.
Did you know?
The top floor displays Giger's personal art collection, offering a more intimate look at the objects that inspired him personally. A thematically designed bar connected to the museum extends the artistic experience into a social space.
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Maison Cailler
3.2 km
Castle of the counts of Gruyères
139 m
Gate and fortified house of the Saint-Germain family
3 m
Notre-Dame-des-Marches, Broc
1.8 km
Position de barrage Gruyères
1.4 km
Tower of La Tour-de-Trême
3 km
Tibet Museum (Gruyères)
50 m
Château d'En-Bas
2.2 km
Fabrique de chocolat Cailler
3.2 km
La Chevrière
139 m
Musée du Château de Gruyères
139 m
Saint-Joseph parish church
3 km
Chapelle Notre-Dame de Compassion
3.3 km
Saint-Nicolas-de-Flue
2 km
Sainte-Marie-Madeleine
2.5 km
Saint-Othmar parish church
2.7 km
Sainte-Anne chapel
503 m
St Theodulus' Church of Gruyères
93 m
Groupe E Electrobroc, Centre d'information sur l'énergie
3.2 km
Maison de Chalamala
51 m
Gachet house
76 m
Tour-porche de l'ancienne église Saint-Othmar
2.2 km
Château d'En-Haut
2.5 km
Town walls of Gruyères
155 m
Grange du Laviau
413 m
Home des ouvrières
2.7 km
Castella house
170 m
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