Published on Dec, 2024

Fabulous place to visit. A great insight into an amazing and humble man. When seeing many of the family films on display you can only get a true feeling for this wonderful human being. His love of peace and family was inspiring. The museum was well laid out and the film studio was great fun. Would highly recommend a visit.

Published on Dec, 2024

Whilst I unreservedly recommend anyone visit this unique location…one thing needs to be made clear..people say “ oh you must go to Chaplin’s museum when you’re in Montreux “…only what no one tells you is it isn’t there at all ! It’s a train trip & a bus ride away in a nearby neighborhood!…you need allow at least one hour traveling time each way by public transport, depending on timetables…& whilst that’s not difficult once you’ve understood the train trip+ where the bus stop is in Vevey ( nearby township ) , it’s hardly “in” Montreux! I won’t say anything about the immersive & utterly engaging presentation there, but you begin visiting The Studio..a small & pleasant cinema where you imagine you’ll see an introductory video of Chaplin & his life…all of which engagingly you most certainly do>> it’s immediately following that the magic begins ..& frankly it simply doesn’t stop! Afterwards visiting the house nearby where Chaplin took his family to live after they were all kicked out of USA for his ‘unAmerican activity’ this gorgeous property is also extremely fascinating because the interior too is cleverly presented in a most attractive & engaging way… Spoiler : you will not believe the wax figures created throughout..absolutely unlike anything you’ve ever seen. To call it a museum is to sell it short ..it’s anything but a dry presentation in the usual “museum” format we all are quite familiar with.. Prepare to be surprised & delighted. There’s a poorly designed & somewhat lacking cafe attached that lets the side down being not very well run either ..eg the ONLY daily menu is actually posted on a sandwich board OUTSIDE..which cannot be read once you are inside preparing to order …wha-a-at do they think they’re doing? No wine by the glass alas & it’s self serve..so way behind best practice. That’s the only negative, visiting here …but thankfully the quiche+ salad we’d ordered wasn’t too bad.. pity about the dreary but ok F & B . Chaplin’s World is Highly recommended!

Published on Dec, 2024

This was one of the most amazingly well laid out museums that I have ever been to. I have also been to many famous homes, this went by far the best. I was very impressed with how detailed and hands-on things could be photos could be taken. No rush to move quickly through the museum or the grounds. I was there for almost 4 hours, and loved every bit of it. Had a great time!

Published on Nov, 2024

I had been aware of this museum for some time, but was worried about how easy it might be to get there. If you are a tourist in the surrounding area (we came from Montreux) you can use the "Riviera Card" for free bus travel and half price entry. The regular bus from Vevey takes about 10 minutes and is an entertaining ride as it goes through (very) small roads in the surrounding hills. The attraction itself definitely exceeded expectations. There are two main parts - The Studio and The House. The House is mainly as Chaplin would have left it - with a few areas altered to tell a story. The Studio is a cinema showing a short film - and then you walk through the screen into an amazing experience. I won't spoil it for you - but you won't be disappointed.

Published on Sep, 2024

What a treat to be able to visit Charlie Chaplin's estate. They did such a fantastic job laying out this exhibit. You walk all through the house with each room providing more insight into this amazing man. I love the home films that really make the property come alive. Great to be able to walk the grounds. VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED