Natural History Museum Bern

The Natural History Museum Bern in Bern, Switzerland, is the oldest museum in the city, showcasing natural history through diverse permanent exhibitions. Visitors can explore dioramas of animals from around the world, giant crystals, the legendary St. Bernard dog Barry, and the story of vertebrate evolution. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and features a permanent exhibition on climate change.

Families and Kids

The museum offers themed activity suitcases, a nature lab, a geology lab, and animal stories for families. Children up to 16 years enter free. Guests aged 14 and older may visit unaccompanied.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Lockers: Yes
  • Pushchair accessible: Yes
  • Topic: Natural history
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 0-3, 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Play area
    • Entrance fee: 12 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

Open Monday 2pm–5pm, Tuesday to Friday 9am–5pm, Wednesday 9am–6pm, Saturday and Sunday 10am–5pm. Closed on certain public holidays.
Monday
14:00-17:00
Tuesday
09:00-17:00
Wednesday
09:00-18:00
Thursday
09:00-17:00
Friday
09:00-17:00
Saturday
10:00-17:00
Sunday
10:00-17:00

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
Student admission
10 CHF
Senior admission
10 CHF
Group admission
0 CHF
Children and youths up to 16 years
0 CHF
Schools
0 CHF
Students from the University of Bern, PH Bern, BFH, HKB

Contact

Webpage
nmbe.ch
Email
contact@nmbe.ch
Address
Bernastrasse 15, 3005 Berne

Access

Nearby stops

  • Bern, Helvetiaplatz250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Bern
9m
Thun
31m
Olten
36m
Neuchâtel
59m
Zürich HB
1h 6m

FAQ

  • Is the museum wheelchair accessible?
    Yes, the whole museum is wheelchair accessible. Assistance dogs are allowed.
  • Can I take photos inside the museum?
    Yes, photography and filming are permitted in the exhibition areas for private, non-commercial purposes, except where notices indicate otherwise.
  • Is there a museum café?
    Yes, the museum café offers hot and cold snacks, salads, sweets, and drinks daily. Hot dogs are available on weekends.
  • Are there lockers available for visitors?
    Yes, large bags, rucksacks, umbrellas, and other bulky items must be placed in the lockers or left in the cloakroom.
  • Is there free Wi-Fi in the museum?
    Yes, free Wi-Fi is available throughout the museum (network: nmbe_guest).

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