Special offers

Art'n'Rail Kunstmuseum Bern

The oldest art museum in Switzerland for less

Experience classics from the collection, contemporary pieces and important international, Swiss and Bernese art. Works by Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, Ferdinand Hodler and Meret Oppenheim have made the Kunstmuseum Bern an institution with a global reputation. The ever-growing collection currently consists of over 4,000 paintings and sculptures as well as thousands of drawings, prints, photographs, videos and films. In addition to the permanent collection, thematic exhibitions and major solo exhibitions are also on display.

Travel comfortably by train to Bern. You can reach the museum on foot from the railway station in 5 minutes.

Discounted admission

Take advantage of attractive discounts when you buy your return ticket on public transport at the same time. Depending on when you make your purchase and when you travel, you can benefit from discounts of 10-50%.

Admission to the entire museum

Admission to temporary exhibition

Highlights

Important works by artists such as Meret Oppenheim, Pablo Picasso and Paul Klee
High-quality temporary exhibitions s
Private and public guided tours
Varied programme of events
Workshops give children and adults an insight into the world of fine art

Savings offer

You can benefit from the discount with any ticket, for example an ordinary public transport ticket, Day Pass, supersaver ticket, as well as a Regional Travelcard, Half Fare Travelcard Card or GA Travelcard.

Offer valid in February, March, May, August, September, November, December 2026, and January 2027

10% discount on admission to the entire museum

Offer valid from 1 to 31 January 2026 and 1 to 30 June 2026

30% discount on admission to the entire museum

Offer valid from 1 to 31 July 2026

50% discount on admission to the entire museum

Offer valid from 1 to 30 April 2026 and 1 to 31 October 2026

10% discount on admission to the entire museum
up to 50% discount on the journey to Bern and back*

*Please note: The number of discounted tickets for public transport is limited each month. Once 50% of the tickets have been used up, the discount is reduced to 30%. If 30% of the tickets have been used up, the price reduction is cancelled. The discounted public transport tickets are only available when booking online.

Opening hours Today (Tuesday) open

Tue 10.00–20.00 hours
Wed–Sun 10.00–17.00 hours
Mon closed

Opening hours on public holidays

The Kunstmuseum Bern is closed on the following public holidays:

Thursday, 24 December 2026 (Christmas Eve)
Friday, 25 December 2026 (Christmas)

The Kunstmuseum Bern is open from 10.00 to 17.00 hours on the following public holidays:

Friday, 3 April 2026 (Good Friday)
Sunday, 5 April 2026 (Easter Sunday)
Monday, 6 April 2026 (Easter Monday)
Thursday, 14 May 2026 (Ascension Day)
Monday, 25 May 2026 (Whit Monday)
Saturday, 1 August 2026 (National holiday)

Saturday, 26 December 2026 (St. Stephen's Day)
Thursday, 31 December 2026 (New Year's Eve)
Friday, 1 January 2027 (New Year's Day)
Saturday, 2 January 2027 (Berchtold's Day)

Subject to change without notice

BLS suggestion

Embark on a journey through the world of art: During exciting guided tours, you will discover the collection or a temporary exhibition together with art educators.

The offer is aimed at children, young people, schools, teachers and adults. Immerse yourself in the world of art: whether on your own or together with family or friends, enjoy guided tours, discussions of works, workshops and special events relating to the collection and the temporary exhibitions.

Food & Drink

Kunstmuseum Bern Café

In Kunstmuseum Bern Café, you can get a taste of the museum air – even without museum admission. Or you can linger in a refined atmosphere during your visit to the exhibition and fortify yourself with small, yet delicious treats. Enjoy carefully prepared specialities such as cakes, pastries, fresh sandwiches, salads and soups. And of course, the offering is rounded off with good wine and regional beer.