Bernisches Historisches Museum
museumMajor history museum in Bern housing extensive collections in history, archaeology, ethnography and numismatics, with an integrated Einstein Museum; known for its permanent and changing exhibitions that explore Bern’s past and broader cultural heritage.
Upcoming Events (13)
Guided Tour: How Do We Protect Cultural Heritage in Times of War?
Join a guided tour at Bernisches Historisches Museum as experts discuss how cultural heritage is protected in times of war, exploring preservation strategies, ethical challenges, and real-world examples of safeguarding artefacts and memory.
Panel Discussion: Protecting Cultural Heritage in War – hands-on Experiences from Ukraine
Panel discussion at Bernisches Historisches Museum exploring protections for cultural heritage in wartime, with hands-on experiences from Ukraine, examining challenges, strategies, and international perspectives.
Panel Discussion: Protecting Cultural Heritage in Western European Cities like Bern
Join a panel at Bern's Bernisches Historisches Museum as experts discuss safeguarding cultural heritage in Western European cities, drawing on Ukraine war experiences to explore resilience, policy challenges, and collaborative preservation strategies.
After Restitution. Museums as Archives for New African Histories
This lecture at Bernisches Historisches Museum explores how restitution debates reshape museums as archives for new African histories, examining repatriation and the role of museums in writing inclusive, transnational narratives.
Family atelier – The Age of Knights
Join a family-friendly workshop at Bern's Bernisches Historisches Museum on June 14, 2026 at 10:00 to explore the Age of Knights with hands-on activities for kids and their families inside the museum.
Yoga at the museum
A midday yoga session hosted inside Bern's Bernisches Historisches Museum, guiding adults through gentle poses amid museum exhibits and historic galleries for a calm, mindful break.
Medieval weekend in the museum park
Spend a weekend in the Bernisches Historisches Museum's park for a medieval-themed celebration with live demonstrations, hands-on crafts for kids, guided history walks, and family-friendly activities that bring the Middle Ages to life.
School Mondays: The Battle of Murten
School Mondays presents 'The Battle of Murten' at Bern's Bernisches Historisches Museum, an engaging, teacher-guided history program for students that explores the medieval Swiss battle, its tactics, and its place in national memory.
Hands-on medieval experience
Hands-on medieval experience for families and kids at Bernisches Historisches Museum in Bern. Explore daily life in the Middle Ages with interactive activities, crafts, and demonstrations starting on 9 August 2026 at 10:00.
Family Atelier: Age of Knights
Family Atelier: Age of Knights at Bernisches Historisches Museum invites families with kids to a hands-on workshop exploring medieval life through crafts, stories, and artifacts in a grand, historic setting.
Yoga at the museum
Join a calming yoga session inside the Bernisches Historisches Museum, blending mindful movement with a historic setting. This adults-only class starts at 12:15, offering a peaceful pause among exhibits in Bern.
School Mondays: The Battle of Murten
Educational program for students at the Bernisches Historisches Museum exploring the Battle of Murten through guided museum displays, timelines, and expert insights into Swiss medieval warfare.
Yoga at the museum
Unwind with a calming yoga session inside the Bernisches Historisches Museum. This adults-only class blends mindful movement with museum ambience, offering a unique, tranquil fitness experience amid historic galleries.