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Kunstmuseum Bern

The Kunstmuseum Bern in Bern, Switzerland, is one of the most important and diverse art museums in Switzerland, with a collection spanning from the late Middle Ages to the present day. It houses works by Pablo Picasso, Ferdinand Hodler, Meret Oppenheim, Paul Klee, and many other significant Swiss and international artists, including important holdings of classical modernism, Cubism, Expressionism, and contemporary art. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions alongside its permanent collection displays.

Families and Kids

The Kunstmuseum Bern offers a wide range of workshops and activities for children and families, including holiday courses for children aged 6-12, workshops for toddlers aged 1-3 with an accompanying adult, and story-based art sessions for children from age 3. A museum discovery kit with telescope and colored pencils can be borrowed free of charge for children's visits.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open Tuesday from 10:00 to 20:00, Wednesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:00. Closed on Monday.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-20:00
Wednesday
10:00-17:00
Thursday
10:00-17:00
Friday
10:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Contact

Webpage
kunstmuseumbern.ch
Email
info@kunstmuseumbern.ch
Address
Hodlerstrasse 8–12, 3011 Bern

Access

Nearby stops

  • Bern, Kunstmuseum0 meters walking distance
  • Bern500 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bern
0m
Thun
20m
Olten
27m
Neuchâtel
55m
Zürich HB
56m

FAQ

  • Are guided tours offered in languages other than German?
    Yes, the Kunstmuseum Bern regularly offers public guided tours of the exhibitions and collection in German, French and English.
  • Are there workshops for children and families at the museum?
    Yes, the museum offers a wide range of workshops for children, young people and adults, including holiday courses for children aged 6-12, workshops for toddlers aged 1-3 with an accompanying adult, and bilingual and multilingual workshops in several languages.
  • Can I book a private guided tour for a group?
    Yes, private guided tours of the collection or exhibitions can be booked on request for up to 25 people, with options for 60 or 90 minutes. Group visits with your own guide require registration and a speaking permit for groups of 10 or more.
  • Is there a museum discovery kit available for children?
    Yes, the museum lends a discovery kit with a telescope and colored pencils for children at the museum ticket office. The loan is free of charge with a deposit of CHF 20.
  • Does the museum offer a digital guide for exhibitions?
    Yes, the Kunstmuseum Bern offers digital guides for its exhibitions, which can be accessed online.

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