Queen purchased Mountain Studios in 1979 to secure a permanent recording space away from public interference.
The studio was used by other major artists, including David Bowie, The Rolling Stones, and AC/DC.
The final tracks recorded by Freddie Mercury, including 'Mother Love,' were produced in this studio.
The mixing console on display is the original Neve desk used by Queen for iconic tracks like 'Under Pressure'.
The exhibition was inaugurated by Queen guitarist Brian May in 2013.
A portion of the exhibit space is dedicated to The Mercury Phoenix Trust, an organization founded in Freddie Mercury's memory to combat HIV/AIDS.
Visitors can interact with a mixing desk interface to isolate individual tracks of specific Queen songs.
The Queen Studio Experience is located inside the Casino Barrière in Montreux, occupying the original Mountain Studios where Queen recorded seven albums. The exhibition features the studio’s original mixing console, which remains in the control room for visitors to operate via a digital interface. It houses an extensive collection of Freddie Mercury’s personal stage costumes, handwritten lyrics, and original instruments. The experience includes a dedicated room detailing the history of the Montreux Jazz Festival and the studio's broader influence on rock music. Visitors can view master tapes and photographs from recording sessions spanning from 1978 to 1995. The site serves as a memorial, preserving the recording environment exactly as it was during the band's tenure. It is located on the shores of Lake Geneva, maintaining a direct connection to the band's history in the town.
The control room behind the original mixing console.
Visit the Freddie Mercury statue on the nearby Montreux lakeside promenade after completing your tour.
Check the official casino website for occasional private event closures that might restrict access to the studio floor.
Allow extra time to read the handwritten lyric sheets, as they contain personal notes and scribbles.
Do not treat the exhibits as purely static; engage with the interactive mixing desk, as many visitors mistakenly bypass it.
