Location: Vevey
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The 8 Best Museums in Vevey, Canton of Vaud
On the Swiss Riviera, Vevey is perched between Mount PÂlerin and Lake Geneva. Writers, artists and intellectuals have long been attracted to the village: Henry James's "Daisy Miller" is set here (you can still stay at the Hotel des Trois Couronnes) and Charlie Chaplin made nearby Corsier his home. Today, it's the headquarters for Nestl yet retains its old-world charm. To see for yourself, meander the alleys of Old Town, visit the fine art collection at the Muse Jenisch and shop at the weekly market.
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1. Swiss Camera Museum
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
2. Villa "Le Lac" Le Corbusier
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4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By PeterGantenbein1 - Corseaux, Switzerland
A small house built for his parents by Le Corbusier, visionary architect and urban planner, combined with a great talent of communication and self promotion. On a limited surface on the shores of lake Geneva, he built the house of the future in the early twenties of last century: Small, different and practical. When you visit try to meet the curator of this landmark, his passion for the place and the person, still being objective and factual about the flaws of innovation, makes this a unique experience. Check for opening hours/days as they are limited
3. Musee de la Confrerie des Vignerons
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
Reviewed By RichmondDolphin - London, United Kingdom
We visited by this small museum tucked away in a courtyard close to the lake. Fantastic - we were very impressed by history of the Festival of the Vignerons which is only held 5 times a century. Not generally a huge fan of museums but this was simple and not too big. Free admission and great service from the lady at reception.
4. L'Atelier De Grandi
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
L’Atelier De Grandi proposes temporary exhibitions of Swiss artists around a permanent exhibition, regularly renewed, Italo and Vincent De Grandi paintings. The villa housing the museum was built in 1939 by the famous architect Alberto Sartoris. It is classified as a level 2 Historic Monument.
5. Alimentarium
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4.0 based on 439 reviews
For over 30 years already, the world's first-ever food-themed museum has been sharing a global and independent view of the many aspects of the human diet. Its multidisciplinary, cultural, historical, scientific and nutritional-focused approach and its bold and original programme of activities have established the Alimentarium as the world's leading food-themed attraction. As the centrepiece of the Museum, the new permanent exhibition "Food - The essence of life" invites children and adults alike to take a fresh look at an activity steeped in history and laden with emotional significance: eating. The unique new scenography, combining discovery, experimentation and learning, invites visitors on a fun-filled, interactive journey through three new sectors: Food, Society and The Body. Enlivened with projections, interactive terminals and video installations, this immersive experience will make visitors aware of the influence diet can have on the body and its environment.
Reviewed By MonicaM1768
While I was hesitant at first, I went in not knowing what to expect from the 'food museum' and I came out having had the most pleasant of surprises!. The museum is interactive, it really invites you to be curious, to play and discover about nutrition, how certain foods dominated in parts of the world at different times, and much more... Not to mention the super delicious food I had for lunch which was prepared by chefs at the museum's cafe. I highly recommend eating there. At the same time, beware! Do not start your visit to Alimentarium on an empty stomach!
6. Musee Historique de Vevey
7. Musee Jenisch Vevey
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4.0 based on 31 reviews
8. Espace Quai1
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3.5 based on 7 reviews
The Quai1 enables to build links between its two biennial events: The Festival Images (even years) and the International Photo Award (odd years). It offers five exhibition per year, all selected from the vast repertoire of the International Photo Award, one of the most important photography competition in Europe, involving hundreds of talented photographers. This exhibition space was opened in January 2010 in order to show this extremely rich visual heritage and make it accessible to everyone.
