Musée Gruérien

Gruyère, routes and fingerprints (2012)

A fascinating journey, for young and old, to meet the Gruyère and its inhabitants. An updated and vibrant vision of regional heritage.

Discover "trails and footprints" of the Gruyère Museum's permanent exhibition inaugurated in 2012. The delights of Gruyère of past centuries, visit inside a farm and a mountain chalet, walk the streets the city of Bulle in the eighteenth century, share the joys and sorrows of the people, discover the relationships formed between the region and the surrounding world. Young public course. Easy access for young and old. For groups, guided tours of the museum (1h, French, German and English) and the historical path in the city of Bulle (2km, visit 1h30, French, German and English). www.la-gruyere.ch/circuit

collections of treasures An area of ​​150 m2 has alternately the most beautiful pieces of the museum's reserves. Permanent exhibition of daguerreotypes J.-Ph. Girault de Prangey.

thematic exhibitions The museum has about 350 m2 of exhibitions and art projects.

international recognition Located near the historic center of Bulle, the Gruyère Museum examines and highlights the heritage of Gruyère since 1917. 25,000 people annually visit its exhibitions. In May 2013, the museum has been nominated for the European Museum of the Year Award (EMYA) with 27 other institutions across Europe.

Library Public and school library has thousands of books and periodicals, to consult in the adult industry and the space dedicated to young readers or borrow at home (novels, regional books, comic strips, youth book, newspapers and magazine). Free wi-fi available at the entrance of the museum and the library.

Shop Publications about the area, art books and photography, souvenirs, original artwork and postcards.

Young audience guided tours, educational records, book of the student available to teachers.

animations Rich program of visits, conferences and workshops. During the year, several free Sunday with tours and entertainment.

Culture and conviviality Join the 4,000 members of the Friends of the Gruyère Museum, support the culture, socialize and enjoy many advantages: permanent free admission to the Museum, invitations to previews of exhibitions, newspaper subscription Friend of the Museum and the magazine Les Cahiers du Gruyère Museum, excursions, lectures, concerts, activities program for children, preferential offers.