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.

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.

I have to say I am not the greatest fan but on a visit to see a mate he took me here. Great photos and timelines of the band as well as some of Freddie’s costumes. Also a short film of the guys reminiscing about him. One room is laid out as a mixing studio. You can move the controls to modulate the sound. Also a wall where fans can leave notes and tributes. I really enjoyed it.

This made our entire trip to Lake Geneva and Montreux worthwhile and it is absolutely free. Of course, you can donate to the Mercury Phoenix Trust while visiting. My wife and I loved this studio experience. It is a free audio and visual experience that is sheer brilliance from the moment you walk in to the viewing of the Queen tribute wall on the outside. You get to learn the history of Queen in Montreux beginning with the Jazz album. Freddie's last vocals were recorded here in Mountain Studios as well as the rest of Queen's albums from Jazz onward ending with the posthumous release of Made In Heaven. Even the hit Under Pressure was recorded here with David Bowie. The highlight is getting to be the mixer and deciding whether or not Mother Love or Made In Heaven should have more guitar or more drums. You even get advice and encouragement from Brian and Roger. You get to see some of Freddie's most outlandish outfits and Brian's white winged shirt. I had so much fun here, loving every minute. While it is a relatively small museum, a true Queen fan will be completely satiated. There is even an Queen cinema giving even more to the history of Queen in Switzerland. What a loving tribute by the rest of Queen to honor Freddie. May he live forever in our memories and may he rest in peace.