Some museums in Vevey | Source : Montreux-Vevey Tourism Office
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| Alimentarium – Food Museum |
| The Alimentarium, a Nestlé foundation, is an internationnaly renowned museum which shows the various aspects of food with lively and interactive manner. The exhibition is divided in four sections: Cuisiner, Manger, Acheter and Digérer. There are also a garden, a media center, computer games and audiovisuals that will interest the whole family. Come now and discover the new permanent exhibition, as well as the cafeteria. Every day the cook prepares for you a delicious meal. 2007 New record ! More than 70'000 visitors have been visiting our museum. |
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| Jenisch Museum |
| The Jenish Museum, a neo classical inspired building, owns three important collections. However, a rich and extensive program of temporary exhibitions does not allow them to be displayed permanently. The collection are : Fine Arts Museum (paintings and sculptures by Swiss and foreign painters, as well as the prestigious fund of old and modern drawings), the Oskar Kokoschka Foundation (700 works by the expressionist master, who spent the last years of his life in Villeneuve) and the Cantonal Printroom (original masterprints from all periods). |
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| Swiss Camera Museum |
| Audioguide in English. The history of photography, from the camera obscura and magic lantern to the latest numerical images, is shown through an amazing collection of cameras dating from the invention of photography to the present day, and enhanced with audio-visual and interactive presentations. Temporary exhibitions of photography are regularly held alongside the permanent one. There are games, texts and special presentations for young visitors. |
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| Vevey Historical Museum |
| Founded in 1897, this museum is housed in a beautiful 16th century building dating from the Bernese occupation. Its collections of objects, paintings and documents bring the region’s past back to life.
The “Château” is also the home of the Brotherhood of Winegrowers. It is therefore the place – where – about every 25 years – the famous “Fête des Vignerons” are planned. |
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| Swiss Museum of Games |
| Towers and ramparts dating back to the Middle Ages surround the castle, situated between the lake and the Old Town. In this romantic setting, the Swiss Museum of Games invites you to actively discover games from around the world and throughout the ages. In addition visitors can make use of plenty of classical as well as modern games. |
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