Museums in Bern
The Zentrum Paul Klee, the Kunstmuseum and the Bernisches Historisches Museum in the federal city, plus museums in the Bernese Oberland and the Emmental.
Bern Museum Guide
Our guide lists 43 museums in Bern across 23 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Bern (14), Biel/Bienne (4), and Thun (4).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (26%), History & Cultural History (21%), and City & Regional Museums (16%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.
6 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs CHF 10 at the median, and the middle half charge between CHF 10 and CHF 15.
13 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 24 offer dedicated programs for families, and 15 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Bern
The best-known museums in Bern
Kunstmuseum BernArt · Bern
Zentrum Paul KleeArt · Bern
Bernisches Historisches MuseumHistory · Bern
Freilichtmuseum BallenbergOpen-air · Hofstetten bei Brienz
Kunsthalle BernArt · Bern
Einsteinhaus BernPeople · Bern
ALPS Alpines Museum der SchweizHistory · Bern- Abegg-StiftungArt · Riggisberg
Naturhistorisches Museum BernNature · Bern
Museum Franz GertschArt · Burgdorf
Museums in Bern with free admission
Museums in Bern with programs for families
- Kunstmuseum BernArt · Bern
- Zentrum Paul KleeArt · Bern
- Bernisches Historisches MuseumHistory · Bern
- Freilichtmuseum BallenbergOpen-air · Hofstetten bei Brienz
- Kunsthalle BernArt · Bern
- ALPS Alpines Museum der SchweizHistory · Bern
- Naturhistorisches Museum BernNature · Bern
- Museum Franz GertschArt · Burgdorf
Museum für KommunikationTechnology · Bern
Kunsthaus Biel Centre d’art BienneArt · Biel/Bienne
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Bern
- Kunstmuseum BernArt · Bern
- Zentrum Paul KleeArt · Bern
- Naturhistorisches Museum BernNature · Bern
- Museum Franz GertschArt · Burgdorf
Lichtspiel/Kinemathek BernSpecial · Bern- Museum für KommunikationTechnology · Bern
- Kunsthaus Biel Centre d’art BienneArt · Biel/Bienne
NMB Neues Museum BielRegional · Biel/Bienne
Schweizer SchützenmuseumHistory · Bern
Klingendes Museum BernSpecial · Bern
Museums in Bern with the highest published visitor numbers
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Bern?
Our directory currently lists 43 museums in Bern across 23 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Bern?
Some of the best known are Kunstmuseum Bern, Zentrum Paul Klee, Bernisches Historisches Museum, Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg, and Kunsthalle Bern.
Which museums in Bern offer free admission?
6 museums are free to visit – for example Schweizer Schützenmuseum, Brunnenpumphaus, OMEGA Museum, and Ortsstube Bolligen.
Which museums in Bern are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 9 are open, such as Freilichtmuseum Ballenberg, Einsteinhaus Bern, and Abegg-Stiftung.
Which museums in Bern are wheelchair accessible?
13 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Kunstmuseum Bern, Zentrum Paul Klee, and Naturhistorisches Museum Bern. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Bern?
A regular adult ticket costs CHF 10 at the median, with prices ranging from CHF 8 to CHF 32. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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