Museum for Clocks and Mechanical Musical Instruments

The Museum for Clocks and Mechanical Musical Instruments (MUMM) in Oberhofen on Lake Thun displays a collection of clocks spanning almost six centuries as well as mechanical musical instruments such as barrel organs, mechanical pianos, music boxes and an orchestrion. A focus is on the work of watchmakers from the city and canton of Bern.

Families and Kids

The museum offers age-appropriate guided tours for school classes from grade 1 onwards. Children up to 16 years get free admission. Exhibits can be viewed up close and the mechanical musical instruments can be listened to.

Information

Visit duration: 60min
For rainy days: Yes
Free entrance: No
Price range: $$
Topic: Crafts and industry
- Children experience: 👍 Child friendly
- Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
- Children activities: Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Monday: Closed
Tuesday: 14:00-17:00 (May to October)
Wednesday: 14:00-17:00 (May to October)
Thursday: 14:00-17:00 (May to October)
Friday: 14:00-17:00 (May to October)
Saturday: 14:00-17:00 (May to October)
Sunday: 14:00-17:00 (May to October)

Admission fees

12 CHF: Adult admission
10 CHF: AHV/IV (with ID)
10 CHF: Guest card, lake pass
0 CHF: Children up to 16 years
10 CHF: Groups of 8 or more during opening hours
50 CHF: School classes per class

Contact

Webpage: uhrenmuseum.ch
Email: mumm@uhrenmuseum.ch
Address: Staatsstrasse 18, 3653 Oberhofen