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A lively outdoor summer festival: People sit and stand relaxed under awnings and colourful decorations, enjoying the beautiful weather, conversations and music. The atmosphere is cheerful, informal and summery and carefree.
Colourful lights and cheerful people fill the nocturnal square in front of an illuminated façade with the inscription "Welcome to the Museumsquartier Bern" - a lively scene full of culture and urban atmosphere.
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Museum Quarter Bern

At Switzerland’s largest cultural complex, culture, history, science, art, and innovation come together — inspiring visitors through a vibrant interplay of impressions and emotions. The network of eleven institutions offers a diverse range of experiences and invites visitors to explore and discover.

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  • City of Bern
  • Museums and galleries
  • Music and live performances
  • Art and design
  • Guided tours
  • Where to eat

The Museum Quarter Bern welcomes around 520,000 visitors each year and offers a wide-ranging program of exhibitions, concerts, archival and library services, events, and gastronomy. The Museum Quarter Bern guides its guests through a vibrant universe, tells stories, and preserves cultural heritage.

Here, learning becomes enjoyment, entertainment turns into education, and art becomes experience. Within a five-minute walking radius, seven exhibition venues, a concert hall, and three educational institutions offer a diverse program that constantly invites participation and discovery.

The Museum Quarter includes:

The picture shows the façade of the Alpine Museum in Bern. The building has a modern and simple design, with large windows and clear, geometric architecture. The words "ALPINES MUSEUM" are written above the entrance, while a large banner with the words "ALPS" is displayed on the left-hand side. The "les alps" restaurant is visible at the bottom. The façade combines neutral colours with a light shade of pink. Small flags can be seen on the roof, giving the building a lively touch. The scene conveys a professional and inviting impression.
ALPS Swiss Alpine Museum
The Bernisches Historisches Museum in Bern presents itself in majestic tranquillity, embedded in greenery, as a guardian of the stories and treasures of the past, a place full of knowledge and cultural grandeur.
Bernisches Historisches Museum
The picture shows the Kunsthalle Bern, an inviting cultural monument that invites you to discover art under a clear sky and flanked by autumnal trees.
Kunsthalle Bern
The picture shows the sunny outdoor area of the Museum of Communication, where bright red chairs are scattered in a green garden. The quiet, relaxed place invites visitors to linger. In the background is an installation with a rotating neon sign.
Museum of Communication
The picture shows the Natural History Museum in Bern, recognisable by its modern façade and a large mammoth model protruding from the roof - a playful accent that arouses curiosity and anticipation for science and discovery.
Natural History Museum

You’ll find an overview map of the Museum Quarter Bern here.

A pass for many discoveries

With the Museumsquartier-Pass, visitors can enjoy access to exhibitions at institutions that charge an entry fee. The pass costs 30 francs and is valid for five months. It entitles one adult and two children up to the age of 16 to visit each participating venue once.

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The picture shows the front of the Museumsquartier Pass, which is available from the Bern Welcome webshop.
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Practical information

Located in the heart of Bern and nestled between historic buildings and contemporary architecture, the Museum Quarter Bern is also a place for retreat and relaxation. After a museum visit, enjoy a coffee at one of the restaurants, unwind with a book in the museum garden, or let the kids play on the playground — the Museum Quarter Bern is open to everyone as a space for leisure and connection.

The Museum Quarter Bern is easily accessible via tram lines 6, 7 and 8 or bus line 19 – just get off at Helvetiaplatz. Drivers can reach the area via the Bern Ostring motorway exit and Thunplatz, but there are no dedicated parking spaces. Information on parking options is available online from the City of Bern. Accessibility varies from one venue to another – detailed information can be found on the institutions’ websites or in the Ginto app.

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Spoon Festival

An event for all spoon fans: on Saturday, 13 June 2026, the festival brings people together to carve wooden spoons. Workshops offer a chance to explore new craft techniques, share experiences and browse a market of unique items. The Spoon Festival is organised by the agency Qn’C Philipp Kuntze in cooperation with partner organisations.

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On the picture you can see a person carving with a wooden board
© Philipp Kuntze

Summer Festival

On Friday, 21 August 2026, the Museumsquartier Summer Festival invites guests to explore, dance and enjoy themselves – with a flea market, delicious food and much more. Institutions in the Museumsquartier will be on-site with creative activities and offer fascinating insights. Several food trucks and a director-run cocktail bar will cater for guests.

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The picture shows several people celebrating and enjoying the time together at a summer festival with various food stands and a carousel
© Nelly Rodriguez

Alongside its many exciting exhibitions, the Museum Quarter Bern also offers a wide range of events. You’ll find the agenda here.

FAQ about the Museum Quarter Bern

Useful information

  • City of Bern
  • Museums and galleries
  • Music and live performances
  • Art and design
  • Guided tours
  • Where to eat
  • Art & culture

Location

Helvetiastrasse 6
3005 Bern

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