NMB Neues Museum Biel / NMB Nouveau Musée Bienne

The NMB Neues Museum Biel, located in Biel/Bienne, Switzerland, houses over 35,000 objects that paint a fascinating picture of regional history, culture and art. Its diverse collections range from prehistoric pile-dwelling finds and the heyday of the Biel watch industry to significant artworks, cinema history and the clown Grock. The museum presents permanent and changing exhibitions across its two buildings, Haus Schwab and Haus Neuhaus, while the majority of its holdings are professionally stored and researched in the depot. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum offers a children's club, birthday parties at the museum, holiday pass courses and a play suitcase, as well as workshops for children and young people. Children up to 16 years of age have free admission.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Events and birthdays, Play area
    • Entrance fee: 15 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-17:00
Wednesday
11:00-17:00
Thursday
11:00-17:00
Friday
11:00-17:00
Saturday
11:00-17:00
Sunday
11:00-17:00

Admission fees

15 CHF
Adult admission
10 CHF
AHV/IV
10 CHF
Apprentices / students
0 CHF
Children up to 16 years
10 CHF
Groups (from 10 persons) per person
0 CHF
School groups

Contact

Webpage
nmbiel.ch
Email
info@nmbiel.ch
Address
Seevorstadt 52, 2502 Biel/Bienne

Access

Nearby stops

  • Biel/Bienne, Museen/Musées250 meters walking distance
  • Biel/Bienne, Altstadt/V. Ville300 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Neuchâtel
27m
Bern
35m
Olten
40m
Thun
1h 11m
Zürich HB
1h 17m

FAQ

  • Are both museum buildings wheelchair accessible?
    Yes, both houses of the NMB Neues Museum Biel are wheelchair accessible (lift) and have barrier-free toilets.
  • Can I book individual guided tours for groups?
    Yes, in addition to specific workshop offers, groups of all kinds can book individual guided tours at any time, tailored to their needs.
  • Is there a café at the museum?
    Yes, the museum has a Café NMB, where a snack is offered as part of the 'Sattsehen' guided tours.
  • Are there special offers for children and families?
    Yes, the museum offers a children's club, birthday parties at the museum, holiday pass courses and a play suitcase, as well as workshops for children and young people.

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