History
In 1921, the Nestlé company established its first administrative center in a neoclassical-style building located on the shores of Lake Geneva. The company's management remained there until 1936, when it moved to a new headquarters, and moved again in 1958 to its current location.
The creation of a museum dedicated to human nutrition was announced in 1980, with its grand opening initially planned for 1982 or 1983: the original building was then completely renovated and finally opened its doors on June 21, 1985.
To mark its tenth anniversary, the Fork of Vevey, an 8-meter tall stainless steel fork was set on the shores of the lake, in front of the museum, as part of a temporary exhibition. Removed at the end of the exhibition in March 1996, it was reinstated more than ten years later following a public petition.
As part of Nestlé's 150th anniversary, the museum was completely renovated in 2016, including the creation of an annex and a botanical garden dedicated to edible plants.
The museum is listed as a Swiss cultural property of national significance. It was established as a Nestlé-sponsored foundation and is governed by a foundation board composed of representatives from the company, the Federal Department of the Interior, and the Canton of Vaud, among others.
