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. ==Collections==