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History Captured treasure – Court art in Bern (1250–1520) The exhibition, extending over some 360 m², features works that arrived here as a result of Bern’s successful military campaigns and territorial expansion in the 15th and early 16th centuries.The top quality materials used in these items, their technical sophistication and their often unusual aesthetics set them apart from anything known or produced in Bern at that time. Let yourself be dazzled by the magnifi- cence of our star pieces, and plunge into the luxurious world of late medieval princes. Fragile treasure – Conserving court textiles (2012– ) To have textiles permanently on display at a Museum is a great challenge. Before we bring our Caesar tapestries back into an exhibition for instance, it is essential to inspect and document their current condition. After that, measures to con- serve them will be decided on. For this purpose a temporary workshop, measur- ing about 190 m², has been set up. Look over the shoulders of our textile conservators as they work, and see just how 15th century tapestries are preserved for future generations. PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS History From the Early Middle Ages to the Ancien Régime Taking up approximately 1200 m² the exhibition gives an overview of the history of the city and republic of Bern using important exhibits. The objects documen- ting the period between about 400 and about 1700 are displayed throughout 16 rooms. Some 500 exhibits with many different provenances include paintings, sculptures, furniture, weapons, items of everyday use and textiles, all bearing witness to past living environments. Immerse yourself in the history of Bern and follow it on a journey that led from a rural settlement at the time of its found- ing to the mightiest municipal republic north of the Alps. Glory and decline of the Ancien Régime The exhibition takes up approximately 330 m² and focuses on 18th and 19th cen- tury Bern. Unique objects tell us about the golden age of the educated and gallant citizens of Bern. However, they also show the decline of the Ancien Régime and the struggle for a new constitution. Some 300 exhibits including written documents, musical instruments, porcelain figurines and costumes bring the era back to life. Discover Bern‘s golden age and learn of the relationships between power, know- ledge, upheaval and awakening at the time of the Helvetic Revolution. MUSEUM Foundation The Bernisches Historisches Museum – a foundation of the Canton, the City and the Burgher Community of Bern created in 1889 – is one of the most important Museums of cultural history in Switzerland. Its collections of archaeology, history and ethnography include approximately 500,000 objects dating from the Stone Age to the present and representing cul- tures from all over the world. The integrated Einstein Museum offers an account of the life and work of the physicist and places it in the context of world history. Temporary exhibitions are regularly staged in the generously proportioned exhibition hall which offers 1200 m² of exhibition space. (current exhibition at www.bhm.ch/en). Architecture The museum building was constructed between 1892 and 1894 to the designs by André Lambert. His historicist style of architecture was intended to revive the period from which some of the central collections of the house had originated. A first extension situated at the rear of the building was completed in 1922. The Kubus annex was erected between 2006 and 2009 to the designs by the architectural firm :mlzd. The building contains storage rooms, an exhibition hall and offices. Museum park Like the building itself, the park was also designed by the architect André Lambert in the late 19th century. Approximately half of today‘s vegetation dates back to the initial planting of the park. Like the Museum castle itself, the park is a listed monument today. History Bern‘s silver treasure Taking up some 30 m² the exhibition presents approximately 90 gold and silver works of art dating from the 16th to 18th centuries. The goblets, figurative drinking vessels and testimonials from the Renaissance and Baroque periods offer an account of important events in the political, social and economic life of Bern. Marvel at the splendour and magnifi- cence of Bern‘s silver treasure and let yourself be enthralled by the imaginative and detailed craftsmanship. Bern and the 20th century Taking up approximately 580m² the ex- hibition relates Bern‘s journey to moder- nity from 1900 to 2001 in the form of a time bar. Each year is represented by an event or pioneering feat, which makes the zeitgeist of that particular time more tangible. Some 200 original objects and numerous replicas give visitors an insight into a wide range of topics which include everything from politics to the economy, society, sports, technology, science, eve- ryday life, and art and design. Tell your children and grandchildren stories about the days of your wild youth and discover a creative and surprising side to Bern. Archaeology Stone Age, Celts and Romans Taking up approximately 360m² the ex- hibition uses archaeological finds to display 50,000 years of human history. 1,500 orig- inal finds offer an account of the Early and Late Stone Ages, the Bronze Age, the pile dwellers, the Iron Age, the Celts, the Romans and the Early Middle Ages. Experience first-hand the development and transformation of the first humans in this region. Whether child or adult, you learn that there can be no future without a past. Ethnography Treasures from the tombs of ancient Egypt Taking up some 40 m² the exhibition in- troduces the mortuary cult and concepts of the afterlife that prevailed in ancient Egypt. Approximately 110 objects from the period between 3000 and 30 BC outline the cultural history of the 30 dynasties of pharaohs. Travel to the empire of the pharaohs and learn more about their mortuary rituals. Discover a culture whose pyramids, hieroglyphs and mummies still fascinate today. Ethnography Cultures in Asia and Oceania With some 220 objects displayed in an area of approximately 360 m² the exhibition brings various religions and cultures to life. The sacred objects and items of everyday use including sculptures, vessels, clothing, musical instruments and jewel- lery date from 2000 BC to the 20th century AD. They provide an insight into the cultural history of India, Tibet, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and Oceania. Let yourself be spirited away by gods and ghosts to the mysterious East. Oriental collection Henri Moser Taking up approximately 330 m² the exhi- bition offers information on Central Asia, Persia and the Ottoman Empire. The earliest of the 130 exhibits dates from the 4th century BC, the latest from the 20th century AD. Lacquer works, silverware, weapons, religious objects, water pipes, incense burners and scientific instru- ments paint a varied picture of the Orient. Let yourself be transported to the fairy- tale world of The Thousand and One Nights and discover the diverse world of Islam. American Indians – Diversity of cultures in America Taking up approximately 130 m² the exhi- bition presents the varied lifestyles of American indigenous peoples from the pre-Columbian period to the 19th century. Some 220 objects including ritual imple- ments, works of art, clothing and pottery offer an account of everyday Indian life. Cross the American continent from north to south and discover cultures whose lives were completely different from tho- se of Winnetou and Nscho-tschi.
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HistoryCapturedtreasure–CourtartinBern(1250–1520)The exhibition, extending over some 360m², features works that arrived here as a result of Bern’s successful military campaigns and territorial expansion in the 15th and early 16th centuries.The top quality materials used in these items, their technical sophistication and their often unusual aesthetics set them apart from anything known or produced in Bern at that time.
Let yourself be dazzled by the magnifi-cence of our star pieces, and plunge into the luxurious world of late medieval princes.
Fragiletreasure–Conservingcourttextiles(2012–)To have textiles permanently on display at a Museum is a great challenge. Before we bring our Caesar tapestries back into an exhibition for instance, it is essential to inspect and document their current condition. After that, measures to con-serve them will be decided on. For this purpose a temporary workshop, measur-ing about 190 m², has been set up.
Look over the shoulders of our textile conservators as they work, and see just how 15th century tapestries are preserved for future generations.
PERMANENT EXHIBITIONS History
FromtheEarlyMiddleAgestotheAncienRégimeTaking up approximately 1200m² the exhibition gives an overview of the history of the city and republic of Bern using important exhibits. The objects documen- ting the period between about 400 and about 1700 are displayed throughout 16 rooms. Some 500 exhibits with many different provenances include paintings, sculptures, furniture, weapons, items of everyday use and textiles, all bearing witness to past living environments.
Immerse yourself in the history of Bern and follow it on a journey that led from a rural settlement at the time of its found-ing to the mightiest municipal republic north of the Alps.
GloryanddeclineoftheAncienRégimeThe exhibition takes up approximately 330m² and focuses on 18th and 19th cen-tury Bern. Unique objects tell us about the golden age of the educated and gallant citizens of Bern. However, they also show the decline of the Ancien Régime and the struggle for a new constitution. Some 300 exhibits including written documents, musical instruments, porcelain figurines and costumes bring the era back to life.
Discover Bern‘s golden age and learn of the relationships between power, know-ledge, upheaval and awakening at the time of the Helvetic Revolution.
MUSEUM FoundationThe Bernisches Historisches Museum – a foundation of the Canton, the City and the Burgher Community of Bern created in 1889 – is one of the most important Museums of cultural history in Switzerland. Its collections of archaeology, history and ethnography include approximately 500,000 objects dating from the Stone Age to the present and representing cul-tures from all over the world.
The integrated Einstein Museum offers an account of the life and work of the physicist and places it in the context of world history. Temporary exhibitions are regularly staged in the generously proportioned exhibition hall which offers 1200 m² of exhibition space. (current exhibition at www.bhm.ch/en).
ArchitectureThe museum building was constructed between 1892 and 1894 to the designs by André Lambert. His historicist style of architecture was intended to revive the period from which some of the central collections of the house had originated. A first extension situated at the rear of the building was completed in 1922. The Kubus annex was erected between 2006 and 2009 to the designs by the architectural firm :mlzd. The building contains storage rooms, an exhibition hall and offices.
MuseumparkLike the building itself, the park was also designed by the architect André Lambert in the late 19th century. Approximately half of today‘s vegetation dates back to the initial planting of the park. Like the Museum castle itself, the park is a listed monument today.
HistoryBern‘ssilvertreasureTaking up some 30m² the exhibition presents approximately 90 gold and silver works of art dating from the 16th to 18th centuries. The goblets, figurative drinking vessels and testimonials from the Renaissance and Baroque periods offer an account of important events in the political, social and economic life of Bern.
Marvel at the splendour and magnifi-cence of Bern‘s silver treasure and let yourself be enthralled by the imaginative and detailed craftsmanship.
Bernandthe20thcenturyTaking up approximately 580m² the ex-hibition relates Bern‘s journey to moder-nity from 1900 to 2001 in the form of a time bar. Each year is represented by an event or pioneering feat, which makes the zeitgeist of that particular time more tangible. Some 200 original objects and numerous replicas give visitors an insight into a wide range of topics which include everything from politics to the economy, society, sports, technology, science, eve-ryday life, and art and design.
Tell your children and grandchildren stories about the days of your wild youth and discover a creative and surprising side to Bern.
ArchaeologyStoneAge,CeltsandRomansTaking up approximately 360m² the ex-hibition uses archaeological finds to display 50,000 years of human history. 1,500 orig-inal finds offer an account of the Early and Late Stone Ages, the Bronze Age, the pile dwellers, the Iron Age, the Celts, the Romans and the Early Middle Ages.
Experience first-hand the development and transformation of the first humans in this region. Whether child or adult, you learn that there can be no future without a past.
EthnographyTreasuresfromthetombsofancientEgyptTaking up some 40m² the exhibition in-troduces the mortuary cult and concepts of the afterlife that prevailed in ancient Egypt. Approximately 110 objects from the period between 3000 and 30 BC outline the cultural history of the 30 dynasties of pharaohs.
Travel to the empire of the pharaohs and learn more about their mortuary rituals. Discover a culture whose pyramids, hieroglyphs and mummies still fascinate today.
EthnographyCulturesinAsiaandOceaniaWith some 220 objects displayed in an area of approximately 360 m² the exhibition brings various religions and cultures to life. The sacred objects and items of everyday use including sculptures, vessels, clothing, musical instruments and jewel-lery date from 2000 BC to the 20th century AD. They provide an insight into the cultural history of India, Tibet, China, Japan, Southeast Asia and Oceania.
Let yourself be spirited away by gods and ghosts to the mysterious East.
OrientalcollectionHenriMoserTaking up approximately 330 m² the exhi- bition offers information on Central Asia, Persia and the Ottoman Empire. The earliest of the 130 exhibits dates from the 4th century BC, the latest from the 20th century AD. Lacquer works, silverware, weapons, religious objects, water pipes, incense burners and scientific instru-ments paint a varied picture of the Orient.
Let yourself be transported to the fairy- tale world of The Thousand and One Nights and discover the diverse world of Islam.
AmericanIndians–DiversityofculturesinAmericaTaking up approximately 130 m² the exhi- bition presents the varied lifestyles of American indigenous peoples from the pre-Columbian period to the 19th century. Some 220 objects including ritual imple-ments, works of art, clothing and pottery offer an account of everyday Indian life.
Cross the American continent from north to south and discover cultures whose lives were completely different from tho-se of Winnetou and Nscho-tschi.
FRIENDS OF THE MUSEUMBenefitsJoin the Association of the Friends of the Bernisches Historisches Museum to avail of a great many offers:
Free admission to the permanent exhibitions of the Bernisches Historisches Museum and Oberhofen Castle on Lake ThunReduced admission to the temporary exhibitions and the Einstein MuseumInvitations to exhibition openingsCeremonial general assembly at Oberhofen CastleAnnual excursions and discerning cultural tripsSpecial guided tours of the temporary exhibitionsInvitations to special eventsAnnual reports and Museum programmes of events Annual subscription to the Bernese cultural journal PODIUM
AnnualmembershipfeesCHF 50 for individualsCHF 75 for couplesCHF 200 collective membership
Contact®istrationFor further information contact us via [email protected] or register directly at www.bhm.ch/en.
MUSEUM SHOPThe Museum shop has a varied and attractive line of products. These include carefully selected objects (e.g. high-quality replicas of ancient jewellery or medieval drinking glasses) as well as accessories, games and postcards relating to cultural historical themes in general or to the exhibitions. In the bookshop you will find a wide range of non-fiction books in various languages as well as coffee-table books on cultural and art historical subjects. The publications of the Bernisches Historisches Museum are also on sale here.
EATING & DRINKINGBistroSteinhalleThe Bistro Steinhalle is located in the former Lapidarium of the Bernisches Historisches Museum. During the summer the Museum park with its old stock of trees provides a fairytale backdrop to the Bistro terrace, while during the winter months the interior of the Bistro envelops its customers in its cosy atmosphere.Tasty and uncomplicated menus are served at lunchtime, while in the afternoons you can treat yourself to a hot or cold refreshment. Various cakes and warm snacks are also on offer.
Tue–Fri 9 am – 5.30 pmSat–Sun 10 am – 5 pmMon closed
15/3–17/11/2013: Tue–Sun 9 am – 6.30 pmMon closed
Phone +41 31 351 51 [email protected]
PicnickingintheMuseumparkVisitors are free to use the idyllic picnic area in the Museum‘s park.
INFORMATION & GETTING HEREAddressBernisches Historisches MuseumHelvetiaplatz 5, CH-3005 BernPhone +41 31 350 77 11, fax +41 31 350 77 99 [email protected], www.bhm.ch/en
OpeninghoursTue–Sun 10 am – 5 pm, Mon closed15/3–17/11/2013: Tue–Sun 9 am – 6 pm, Mon closed
GettingherebypublictransportTo Bern: www.sbb.ch/enFrom Bern train station to Helvetiaplatz stop: tram no. 6 (direction Worb Dorf)tram no. 7 (direction Ostring)tram no. 8 (direction Saali) bus no. 19 (direction Elfenau)
GettingherebycarExit Ostring – Thunplatz – Helvetiaplatz Metered parking spaces are located in the Casino Parking (Kochergasse 1, CH-3011 Bern).
ADMISSION PermanentexhibitionsAdults: CHF 13Concession*: CHF 8 Children from 6 to 16: CHF 4Schools**: free
EinsteinMuseumAdults : CHF 18Concession*: CHF 13Children from 6 to 16: CHF 8Schools**: CHF 8 per studentFamilies (5 pers., max. 2 adults): CHF 40
Audio guide in Germ./Fr./Eng./Ital./Span./Jap./ Hebr./Chin./Russ.: CHF 5
TemporaryexhibitionsCurrent admission fees at www.bhm.ch/en
* Groups of 10 or more persons, OAPs, persons receiving disability benefits, apprentices, students** Primary schools, secondary schools and vocational schools qualify.
EDUCATION & OUTREACHOffersforadults,familiesandchildrenWould you like to learn more about the history of Bern from the Stone Age to the 20th century or about fascinating objects from faraway cultures and past times? We offer tours of all our permanent exhibitions by experienced museum guides. We will be happy to adapt the themes touched on by the exhibition tours to suit your needs.
OffersforschoolsThe permanent exhibitions offer many links to subjects taught at all levels. The Museum gives students an opportunity to encounter original artefacts from past times and faraway cultures, and to learn more about the importance of these objects and about the people who used them. We will be happy to adapt the themes touched on by the exhibition tours to suit your needs.
FurtherinformationYou will find the latest offers in the permanent and temporary exhibi-tions for adults, families and children, interactive group tours suitable for all levels, and other offers for schools at www.bhm.ch/en.
ContactforbookingsPhone +41 31 350 77 [email protected]
EINSTEIN MUSEUM Albert Einstein (1879–1955) was living in Bern when his theory of relativi-ty turned our perceptions of space and time upside down in 1905. As part of the Bernisches Historisches Museum, approximately 1000 m² of exhibition space in the Einstein Museum offer an account of the life of the physicist. Some 550 original objects and replicas, 70 films and numerous animations outline the biography of the genius and his ground-breaking discoveries, while at the same time illustrating the history of his time. Both private and professional aspects of Einstein‘s life are dealt with and show the person behind the genius. His romantic relationships and dramas are covered, as is the fascinating world of the 1920s. Other central themes include the horror of the Holocaust and the dropping of the atom bomb on Hiroshima.
Accompany Albert Einstein on his life‘s journey and learn about the brilliant physicist in all his facets.
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