Museums, theatre and cinema in Montreux
The museums the Commune lists, the theatre and the cinema.
We are not the Commune. This page puts its public information into English; the office named in each answer decides.
- Which museums are in Montreux?
- The Commune lists the Musée de Montreux, founded in 1874, in the old town, on local history from prehistory to today; the Blonay–Chamby railway museum with its historic trains; the Maison Visinand cultural centre, in a house of 1592; and the Musée Ruzo, contemporary art, open on request only.
- Where is the theatre in Montreux?
- The Théâtre Montreux Riviera, Rue du Pont 32, in the old town, dedicated to comedy. Programme and tickets on theatre-tmr.ch.
- Where is the cinema in Montreux?
- The Hollywood cinema, Grand-Rue 90–92, with two screens (156 and 210 seats), showing films in French and in original version. Phone 021 965 15 62; programme on cinerive.com.
- Can Montreux residents get cheaper cinema tickets?
- Yes: a 10-film pass for the Hollywood cinema at CHF 100 instead of CHF 120, sold at the cinema desk or at the tourist office information point on the quays.
- Is there a culture discount for people on a low income in Montreux?
- Yes, a booklet of three vouchers a year, each giving 50% off an entry to a cultural or sports event. It is for Montreux residents who receive a subsidy for compulsory health insurance. Information: regional social action agency, Avenue Claude Nobs 14, 021 962 78 37.
- Does Montreux subsidise music or dance lessons for children?
- Yes, for parents living in Montreux for at least a year whose school-age children attend the Conservatoire Montreux-Vevey-Riviera, the Cadets de Montreux music school, two named dance schools or the Maison Visinand theatre courses. The amount depends on family income.