About Museum Of Natural History

Officially founded in the year 1832, the Naturhistorisches Museum in the city of Bern happens to be one of the most sought after destinations for travellers and tourists to visit in a country like Switzerland. The museum covers a vast area of 5100 square meters which is solely exhibition space. The museum is also internationally renowned thanks to its various historical dioramas. It was in the year 1936 that it moved into a new building in Bernastrasse and it was this building that was deemed an excellent example of the "Neue Sachlichkeit" style of architecture. The building was extended in 1998. One of the most famous displays is Barry, the remarkable rescue dog. Apart from this, the NMBE is famous for housing the giant Planggenstock crystals as well. If that was not enough then they also exhibit some outstanding contemporary displays such as the prize-winning exhibition about life and death, "c’est la vie". What might fascinate a person is knowing that the museum's collection actually contains around 4 million objects. 

Must See

  • Barry the Rescue Dog
  • Planggenstock Crystals

How to reach

By tram

Line 6, 7 and 8 tram will make you reach to city centre from the Bern station. Thereafter, you can move with the same tram to the destination.

By bus 

Line 19 bus will move you to the museum of natural history, Bern.

By walking

By walking for 1.5 Km will make you reach the museum.

By tram and taxi, the fare cost is 45 CHF and 58 CHF.

Tips

  • Do not touch the paintings on display
  • Silence is important, do not create a ruckus.
  • If you are on a tour of the museum, stay with the guide.
  • Do adhere to the time at which the museum opens and closes.
  • Children are required to be accompanied by an adult at all times.

Visit Time

Sunday:       10:00 am to 05:00 pm

Monday:      10:00 am to 05:00 pm

Tuesday:      10:00 am to 05:00 pm

Wednesday: 10:00 am to 05:00 pm

Thursday:     10:00 am to 05:00 pm

Friday:          10:00 am to 05:00 pm

Saturday:      10:00 am to 05:00 pm

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Waiting Time

15 minutes for elevators

 

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Entrance Fee

No

 

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Time you can spend

4 hours

 

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Weather

Light Rain 26.89°C

 

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