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Queen Studio Experience
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Queen Studio Experience

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Queen Studio Experience
4.5
#3 of 42 things to do in Montreux
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9:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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Casino Barrière de Montreux is home to the legendary “Mountain Studios” which has seen a parade of artists such as David Bowie, The Rolling Stones or Queen walk through its doors. In 2013, the venue was renovated to include an exhibition space entirely dedicated to Queen, which recorded six albums there between 1978 and 1995.
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  • Ivan R
    Melbourne, Australia143 contributions
    There is more to it than it looks
    Worth doing if you are a Queen fan. It is a tiny room but there is actually a lot of content in there. Alongside notes and costumes there are a number of video stations with songs and commentary. It is easy to miss, but there is also a small cinema room off to the side with a documentary about the collaboration with Bowie on Under Pressure (which all happened in Montreux). Also the studio where you get to play with the mixing on one of two songs is worth a go.
    Visited December 2022
    Written January 14, 2023
  • pah2369
    Beaconsfield, Canada372 contributions
    It’s A Kind Of Magic
    Must visit whether you’re a Queen fan or not. Provides much insight into the making of the albums with many artefacts, right through to the ‘Made In Heaven’ album which Freddie Mercury sadly never got to see the final release. Don’t miss the small theatre hidden in the corner which provides more entertainment and history. Also will tell you all about the origins of the statue of Freddie on the Montreux waterfront.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled with family
    Written August 15, 2023
  • Mark C
    Sydney, Australia106 contributions
    Amazing
    This attraction s free, and amazing. Housed in Casino in Montreux on the site of their original recording studio. It's free, has many pieces of memorabilia and an interactive experience with the mixing desk. It only takes an hour and you can also donate to AIDS research.
    Visited August 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written August 29, 2023
  • Eileen T
    4 contributions
    A Queenie’s Dream come true
    As a Queenie for almost 50 years I was excited to visit the Queen Studio Experience. I knew ahead of time what I would likely see, due to seeing the pictures others have posted. What I enjoyed most was seeing the hand written lyrics, and the studio equipment. Playing with the mix of “Made in Heaven” a little was also fun. This is a Queen fan’s bucket list item, but others will find the band’s history interesting. The exhibit is very much heavy on Freddie Mercury, as it is supported and arranged by the Mercury Phoenix Trust. If you’re in Montreaux it’s worth seeing. Free entry with suggested donation to the trust.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled with friends
    Written September 18, 2023
  • wendyanddavid536
    Solihull, United Kingdom2,211 contributions
    Very Good if you are into Queen!
    More my wife's thing than mine, but I could appreciate that if you are a Queen/Freddie Mercury fan you would be in heaven. Loads of photos, artefacts and memorabilia and plenty of opportunities to hear recorded tracks of Queen music. Free to enter, donation suggested, set in the Montreux Casino, where even at 2.00pm people were gambling their life savings away.
    Visited September 2023
    Traveled as a couple
    Written September 22, 2023
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Carol Stream, IL42 contributions
Glad we heard about it through word of mouth
Nov 2019
We were on a tour in Switzerland and Montreux was one of our stops for 2 nights. Another person on our tour recommended the Queen Studio Experience after gone the night before. I am so glad we took the time to find it. And yes, it is in an odd place...inside a Casino. Go straight in the front door and turn left and follow the trail of memorabilia to the exhibit. Though it is free a donation is suggested.

Great collection of costumes, hand written lyrics, and other items. Sit for a while and watch the film that plays on a loop. And definitely don't miss playing with the mixing board. That was incredibly fun.

If you find yourself anywhere within driving distance of Montreux it is worth a stop to see the Freddy Mercury statue down on the lakefront and then into the casino for the exhibit. Great place to visit.
Written April 13, 2020
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KiwiKerry53
Wellington, New Zealand4,580 contributions
Fantastic and surprisingly moving
Oct 2019
A collection of memorabilia from Queen and Freddie Mercury, this is a must for any Queen fan. Housed in the Casino, we did have a little problem finding it, but trust me, it exists. The free entry was an added bonus.
Queen had recorded at a Studio here in Montreaux, so to have this museum here is very apt. The costumes, letters and memorabilia were great and I learnt a lot about Freddie and the band.
Written April 12, 2020
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wendyanddavid536
Solihull, UK2,211 contributions
Very Good if you are into Queen!
Sep 2023 • Couples
More my wife's thing than mine, but I could appreciate that if you are a Queen/Freddie Mercury fan you would be in heaven.
Loads of photos, artefacts and memorabilia and plenty of opportunities to hear recorded tracks of Queen music.
Free to enter, donation suggested, set in the Montreux Casino, where even at 2.00pm people were gambling their life savings away.
Written September 22, 2023
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Experience118764
London, UK28 contributions
Freddie Mercury’s 75th birthday
Sep 2021 • Family
This is the most beautiful clean, personal museum I have ever been in. It’s truly magical, all of the items just blow you away. You can truly see why Queen loved it so much.
I went with my daughter and grandaughter aged 22 months. We were made to feel so welcome. It’s in the most breathtaking place ever, overlooking Lake Geneva. Truly unforgettable trip.
Written September 18, 2021
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Anasse G
Thanks for sharing and happy to read you had a great time in our museum ! Hope to see you again
Written September 22, 2021
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ChrisRobinsonTravelShow
Toronto, Canada47 contributions
Mix and Match
May 2022
I dislike casinos, but it was worth entering this one for the Queen Studio Experience. Its a bit of an eclectic mix, but there's enough here to keep visitors satisfied. Costumes, mementoes, music and a mixing studio where you can fun re-mixing a Queen track. Also an excellent documentary to give context.
Written May 7, 2022
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pah2369
Beaconsfield, Canada372 contributions
It’s A Kind Of Magic
Aug 2023 • Family
Must visit whether you’re a Queen fan or not. Provides much insight into the making of the albums with many artefacts, right through to the ‘Made In Heaven’ album which Freddie Mercury sadly never got to see the final release. Don’t miss the small theatre hidden in the corner which provides more entertainment and history.
Also will tell you all about the origins of the statue of Freddie on the Montreux waterfront.
Written August 15, 2023
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Susan W
479 contributions
Must for all Queen fans
Jul 2022
Situated inside Montreux Casino and free to enter. Its not very big but is crammed with lots of Queen memorabilia including costumes and original hand written lyrics. There's lots of information about how songs and albums were written and put together. Theres a "cinema" with a short 10 min film and the original mixing desk used by Queen where you can remix four tracks. If you are a Queen fan then this is definitely for you - if you are not a Queen fan then its not!!
Written July 26, 2022
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Scotlandmac
Glasgow, UK13,471 contributions
A must for Queen fans
Sep 2022
Wonderful to see the studio that so many great songs were written and recorded in.Handwritten copies of lyrics, guitars , Freddie’s amazing outfits, the last spot he stood on while making his final recording etc, The greatest stage performer in terms of rock music - what a loss he was.
A fine statue of Freddie Mercury dominates one end of the flower bedecked lakeside walkway of this (quite tatty) town.
The museum is inside a downmarket casino so it does feel dark and a bit trashy.But the actual contents are a must for any Queen fan.
Written November 8, 2022
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Mark C
Sydney, Australia106 contributions
Amazing
Aug 2023 • Couples
This attraction s free, and amazing. Housed in Casino in Montreux on the site of their original recording studio. It's free, has many pieces of memorabilia and an interactive experience with the mixing desk. It only takes an hour and you can also donate to AIDS research.
Written August 29, 2023
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Michael
Frederiksberg, Denmark3 contributions
Underwhelming - not working
Jun 2022 • Family
This attraction was the main reason for us to drive to Montreux. The experience was slightly underwhelming, but considering the free entry, it’s hard to complain. The worst part was that several several screens/headsets (black screen) and the actual studio room (no sound) were not working. Disappointing. I would prefer them to take a small entry fee and then maintain and improve the experience instead.
Written June 26, 2022
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