Musée historique de Montreux et de sa région

The Musée historique de Montreux et de sa région occupies a group of buildings from the 17th century that once belonged to winemakers in Montreux's old town. The rooms contain coins, work tools, and paintings spanning from prehistoric times to the present day that document the region's development.

The institution was founded in 1874 by the Société de Musée de Montreux to preserve local heritage. The group acquired these buildings between 1914 and 1920 to create a space documenting the region's development across centuries.

The collection reveals local craftsmanship through extensive displays of carpentry and woodworking tools alongside everyday household objects. These items show how people in the region lived and worked across different periods.

The museum is located at Rue de la Gare 40 in Montreux's old town and is easily accessible on foot from the center. Visitors should check ahead for opening hours and accessibility details before planning their visit.

The museum holds a collection of fire marks, historical insurance symbols once placed on buildings to inform fire brigades about coverage. These marks reveal an unusual layer of local insurance history that few visitors expect to encounter.

Location: Montreux

Part of: list of cultural properties in Montreux

Address: Rue de la Gare 40

Website: http://museemontreux.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.43412,6.91355

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:24