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The picture shows the Museum Night in Bern, Switzerland. The Bundeshaus is colourfully illuminated with colourful light projections and floating figures. A crowd of people attending the event can be seen in the foreground. The atmosphere is lively and festive.

Night of Museums Bern

Once a year, Bern’s cultural institutions open their doors to night owls and offer a unique experience filled with art, history, and surprises. From interactive exhibitions to live performances to exciting tours – Bern’s Night of the Museums turns the city into a giant cultural adventure playground!
20March 2026
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If you’ve always wanted to discover the incredible diversity of the cultural institutions in the city of Bern, get out your calendar and circle in 21 March for Bern’s 2025 Night of the Museums. Over 40 institutions will be presenting a diverse programme in and around their premises.

The picture shows a boy standing fascinated in front of an illuminated diorama exhibition of lions in a natural history museum. The scene is impressive due to the stark contrast between the dark room and the brightly lit display case, which depicts a savannah landscape with a family of lions. The boy seems to be gazing at the animals while holding a sheet of paper in his hand - possibly a brochure or a museum guide map. The atmosphere of the picture conveys curiosity, amazement and the magic of a museum night in which exhibits can be experienced in a special way.
© Buchli Fotografie

Whether you want to immerse yourself in the world of forensics at the Rathaus, stroll through the city’s Botanical Garden with a cup of tea in the middle of night, or learn about archaeology from a student, there’s something for everyone. This includes plenty of different attractions and entertaining activities for children for a fun approach to art! Visit the website of the Night of the Museums to put together a personalised itinerary with everything you don’t want to miss.

Tickets are available for purchase at the main station Tourist Information. For last-minute travellers, the office will remain open until 8:00 pm. during the event.

Visit the Zytglogge (Clock Tower)

Take a look inside the century-old clock mechanism, learn all about this Bernese landmark’s history, and enjoy the view from the top floor of the tower – perfect for fans of technical masterpieces, history buffs, and panorama lovers alike. How does the intricate clock mechanism work? What stories are hidden inside the tower’s thick walls? Find out at the Night of the Museums.

Tourists are fascinated by the mechanics of the historic clock in the Zytglogge tower in Bern, surrounded by the impressive architecture and the clockwork, which they eagerly study.
© Bern Welcome

The Zytglogge is a popular attraction, so be prepared to wait in line. We recommend factoring in about one hour. The last admission to the tower is at 1:30 a.m. 

Tickets

Tickets cost 25 Francs and can be bought at the Tourist Information at Bern railway station or at the participating institutions. Children and teens under 16 receive a free mini ticket. From 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., there will be a mobile Tourist Information at the Zytglogge (Clock Tower) which will also be selling tickets.

Tickets now also include transportation on the Moonliner buses (night buses) in zones 100/101 of the Libero fare network.

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Besucher erkunden interaktiv eine moderne Ausstellung. Die spielerische, kreative Atmosphäre ist spürbar, während sie zwischen den Exponaten und ungewöhnlichen Installationen flanieren. Neugier und Vergnügen mischen sich im Raum.

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