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Museums and other places to visit



In the heart of the hydroelectric factory in Broc, this energy information centre takes you on a fun, interactive visit to the world of electricity.
 

Who has not dreamed of visiting a chocolate factory? Discover the process of chocolate manufacturing and the odours that come from it in the famous Maison Cailler (Nestlé) chocolate factory in Broc.
 

The museum traces the history, art and traditions of the Gruyère region. Its permanent exhibition presents an important collection of Folk Art from the area (poyas, bells, cream spoons...)
 

The museum traces the cultural and social history of the Pays et Val de Charmey area, a major centre of Gruyère fabrication and traditions.
 

The Frog Museum displays a collection, unique in the world, of 108 stuffed frogs in human postures depicting everyday life in the 19th century.
 

A rich collection of art and archaeology from our origins to the present day. The biggest collection of Swiss sculpture from the first half of the 16th century.
 

Discover the Bible + Orient Museum !
 

Installed in the former cellars of the Cardinal brewery, the museum traces the history of beer and that of a brand attached to the traditional values of the beer-making world.
 

This area pays tribute to two great artistic celebrities of the second half of the 20th century. Jean Tinguely and his wife Niki de St Phalle profoundly marked Fribourg's cultural and artistic life.
 

Fribourg's Contemporary Art Centre Fri Art, mounts temporary exhibitions with experienced artists. Its artistic influence and avant-garde vision have enabled it to acquire an international reputation.
 

The idea of the Gutenberg Museum is to bring together the history of letterpress printing and communication techniques of the future.
 

The Natural History Museum houses many magnificent scientific collections and presents permanent exhibitions related to the earth sciences and biology.
 

Discover historical and contemporary puppets made using all kinds of techniques, as well as scenery and accessories belonging to the different cultures of Europe, Asia and Africa.
 

Located in the centre of the town of Fribourg in a vaulted 12th century cellar, the Swiss Sewing Machine and Unusual Objects Museum presents pieces from around the world, ranging from the sewing-machine to the iron and the mechanical vacuum cleaner.
 

 

Experience Prehistory in this reconstituted village. Through demonstrations and workshops, you will discover the lifestyle of our distant ancestors.
 

A visit to the castle is a journey across eight centuries of architecture, history and culture. The castle was the residence of the counts of Gruyères.
 

Immerse yourself in the world of Fantastic Art. In 1980, HR Giger, a Swiss artist, won the Oscar for Best Visual Effects for his participation in the film Alien.
 

New! Discover the amazing beauty of Himalayan Art.
 

The Cantorama, or House of Song, is established in the Romanesque church of Jaun (Bellegarde in French), which dates back to the 13th century. It bears witness to the incredible richness of choral art in Fribourg.
 

The 300 year old farm museum is the oldest building in the area. Old farm implements as well as homemade crafts can be viewed. Art-exhibitions in the garret.
 

Visit the historical train signal box crossing.
 

The museum of wallpaper presents in the Mézières castle an heritage often overlooked.
 

A funicular and cable-car take you to the top of the Moléson (altitude 2'002 m), where the world's most powerful binoculars reveal an impressive panorama.
 

Discover the traditional style of cheese-making in a large wood-fire boiler in a typical mountain chalet dating from 1685.
 

Snuggling near the mountain pastures at the foot of Gruyères Castle. The Maison du Gruyère invites you to discover the Le Gruyère AOC.
 

Light, colours, glass, reflections and transparency.
 

Installed in a wooden house built in 1780 that is typical of the Singine district of Fribourg, the Singinois Museum tells of the region's life and culture over the centuries.
 

Situated on a Roman archaeological site, the museum traces the region's Roman heritage with mosaics, mural paintings and various objects.