The 10 Best Museums in Bern Mittelland District, Canton of Bern

The Bernisches Historisches Museum is one of the most important museums of cultural history in Switzerland. The collections of archaeology, history and ethnography include approximately 500,000 objects dating from the Stone Age to the present and representing cultures from all over the world. The hydria from Graechwil, the Burgundian tapestries, the diptych from Königsfelden and a series of ethnographical objects as well as coins and medals are all internationally renowned. Besides these, other highlights of the permanent exhibitions include the spectacular Bernese sculptures, two Bernese mayoral thrones and much more. The integrated Einstein Museum offers an account of the life and work of the physicist and places it in a fascinating manner in the context of world history. Temporary exhibitions are regularly staged in the generously proportioned exhibition hall.

Popular in Bern - observed in the whole world. The Natural History Museum Bern was officially founded in 1832. In 1936 it moved into a new building in Bernastrasse deemed an excellent example of the “Neue Sachlichkeit“ style. The building was extended in 1998. The museum has 5100 square metres of exhibition space and an international reputation founded initially on its historical dioramas. Aside from Barry, the NMBE is famous for housing the giant Planggenstock crystals and for outstanding contemporary exhibitions such as «Apocalypse - End without End». The museum's collection contains around 6.5 million objects. The Naturhistorisches Museum Bern is also a place of research conducted by the 22 scientists responsible for the collections, and functions as a venue for cultural events - most recently the “Help, it's alive!“ series and the “Dead animal bar“

The Apple1, chips under the skin or an original escape vehicle of a century old? The Museum for Communication takes a close look at interpersonal communication in all its forms. Direct, personal and individual: in addition to interactive stations, surprising objects and large-format video screens, flesh and blood people also convey the fascination of the world of communication. For this innovative invention, the museum received the renowned European Council Museum Prize in 2019. The museum combines content and experience in a playful way - and is therefore interesting for all age groups. Thanks to a discovery trail for children, it is ideal for families.

The “sense-ible” experience excursion for the entire family! The sensorium in Ruttihubelbad is all about activating sensory perceptions. At 80 experience stations, visitors perform actions to hear, see, smell and taste both the familiar and the unfamiliar. Sounds, colors, vibrations, fragrances, light and dark will astonish you and allow you to explore the laws of nature. New temporary exhibition every year. You can also enjoy your own picnic from home in the Sensorium bistro, and the restaurant in the same building will delight you with varied, tasty dishes.