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Museum for Clocks and Mechanical Musical Instruments

The Museum for Clocks and Mechanical Musical Instruments (MUMM) in Oberhofen am Thunersee, Switzerland, is located in the historic building of the Wichterheer estate, a medieval wine press house. It displays a collection of clocks spanning almost six centuries, with a focus on the works of watchmakers from the city and canton of Bern. It also presents mechanical musical instruments such as barrel organs, mechanical pianos, music boxes and an orchestrion, mostly from the collection of the Kurt Matter Foundation. The museum also hosts changing special exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum delights young and old. School classes from grade 1 are guided through the rooms in an age-appropriate way and can view the exhibits up close and listen to the mechanical musical instruments. The tours can be individually adapted to the needs of the children.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Crafts and industry
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, from May to October.
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 during opening hours from 8 persons
50 CHF
School classes per class

Contact

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

Access

Nearby stops

  • Oberhofen a. T., Wichterheer50 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Thun
16m
Bern
37m
Interlaken Ost
48m
Brig
1h 9m
Olten
1h 18m

FAQ

  • Are visitors guided through the museum?
    Yes, MUMM staff guide all visitors through the collection, explain the history and functioning of the exhibits and make the mechanical musical instruments sound.
  • Can groups visit the museum outside opening hours?
    Yes, groups are individually looked after and are welcome outside the season and regular opening hours upon prior registration. An aperitif can be offered after the tour.
  • For which age groups are the school class tours suitable?
    School classes from grade 1 are guided through the rooms by experienced staff. The content can be integrated into curricula such as STEM, history, art and music.
  • How can the museum be reached by public transport?
    From Thun or Interlaken, bus 21 runs to the Wichterheer stop. By boat you reach the Ländte Oberhofen stop, from where it is about a 10-minute walk to the museum.
  • Does the museum offer changing special exhibitions?
    Yes, the MUMM regularly shows changing special exhibitions on themes related to clocks and mechanical musical instruments.