Art'n'Rail Art'n'Rail Zentrum Paul Klee in Bern
Marvel at Paul Klee's works for less
The three imposing waves designed by Italian star architect Renzo Piano are both a museum and a cultural centre. Art, concerts, readings and even in-house agriculture await you at the Zentrum Paul Klee. Part of the world's most comprehensive collection of Klee's works can be seen in the permanent exhibition «Kosmos Klee. The Collection». Temporary exhibitions by other artists related to Klee are also shown on a regular basis. Familiarise yourself with the life and work of one of the most fascinating artists of the 20th century.
Travel comfortably by train to Bern and continue with the bus no. 12 to the final stop, «Bern, Zentrum Paul Klee».
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 from in March, from May to June, from August to October and in December 2025
- 10% discount on the day admission to the Zentrum Paul Klee
Offer valid from 1 to 30 April 2025 and 1 to 30 November 2025
- 10% discount on the day admission to the Zentrum Paul Klee
- up to 50% discount on the journey by public transport to Bern*
Offer valid from 1 to 31 July 2025
- 50% discount on the day admission to the Zentrum Paul Klee
Offer valid from 1 to 31 January 2026
- 30% discount on the day admission to the Zentrum Paul Klee
Free admission to the museum:
- Children 6 to 15.99 years free on Sundays
- 21-22 June 2025: Anniversary «20 years Museum Paul Klee»
- 2.8/9.8/16.8/23.8/30.8.2025: Event «Free admission to the museum»
* 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.
Jubilee weekend
21 and 22 June 2025
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Zentrum Paul Klee and the Creaviva 2025 children's museum are inviting you to a varied anniversary program with top-class exhibitions, musical and literary highlights, art education and the Fruchtland agricultural project. The highlight of the anniversary year is a festive weekend with free admission and a varied program for all generations.
Permanent exhibition
Kosmos Klee. The collection
A richly illustrated biography, a film and materials from Klee's studio provide an insight into his life. Discoveries from the archive, such as Klee's record player and record collection, are also on display. His favorite music can be listened to in the reading lounge, which also invites visitors to linger and discuss. The works are exchanged three times a year. A repeat visit is worthwhile!
In addition to an overview show with around 80 works, a separate room focuses on central aspects of Klee's oeuvre or other artists.
FOKUS: Journals of the Avant-Garde, 19.10.2024–09.02.2025
FOKUS: The Musical Klee, 22.02.–01.06.2025
FOKUS: Cover Star Klee, 07.06.–14.09.2025
FOKUS: Gego (Gertrud Goldschmidt), 19.09.2025–18.01.2026
Special exhibitions
Le Corbusier. The Order of Things 08.02.–22.06.2025
08.02.–22.06.2025
To celebrate its 20th anniversary, the Zentrum Paul Klee is dedicating a major exhibition to the Swiss-French artist and architect Le Corbusier (1887–1965). As a leading figure in modern architecture and art, he passionately sought to reorder the world, creating functional and aesthetic buildings to offer a better living environment. Parts of his work are now part of the Unesco World Heritage.
The exhibition focuses on Le Corbusier’s sculptural thinking: his experiments in the “Studio of patient research”, his approach to architectural forms, his exploration of color, shape, and space, and the inspirations he drew from ancient architecture and everyday found objects.
Rose Wylie. Flick and Float 19.07.–05.10.2025
19.07.–05.10.2025
The exhibition presents the bold and captivating work of British artist Rose Wylie (*1934), who gained international recognition for her unique practice and wide range of themes. Her large-scale paintings combine figurative depictions, abstraction, and visual narratives inspired by pop culture, literature, history, and personal experiences. With an expressive style and subversive humor, Wylie transcends conventional boundaries, clearly linking her work to "Bad Painting" and Post Pop.
The exhibition offers insight into her work of the past thirty years and presents, for the first time, pieces created specifically for Bern.
Anni Albers. Constructing Textiles 07.11.2025–22.02.2026
07.11.2025–22.02.2026
Anni Albers (1889–1994) is one of the most influential figures in 20th-century art and design. Her creative journey began in the 1920s at the Bauhaus, where she studied under Paul Klee. After emigrating to the USA in 1933, she established herself as a weaver, textile designer, and visual artist.
The exhibition highlights Albers’ connection between textiles and architecture, weaving and building. Her innovative approach and deep understanding of materials make her work still highly relevant today, particularly in the context of modern challenges in energy and resource management. As a designer, theorist, and artist, Albers made a lasting impact on the field of textiles.
Opening times Today (Wednesday) open
Mon closed
Tue–Sun 10.00–17.00 hours
Public holiday opening hours
The Zentrum Paul Klee is closed on the following public holidays:
Wednesday, 24 December 2025 (Christmas Eve)
Thursday, 25 December 2025 (Christmas Day)
On the following public holidays the Zentrum Paul Klee is open from 10.00–17.00 hours:
Friday, 18 April 2025 (Good Friday)
Monday, 21 April 2025 (Easter Monday)
Thursday, 29 May 2025 (Ascension Day)
Monday, 9 June 2025 (Whit Monday)
Thursday, 1 August 2025 (National holiday)
Friday, 26 December 2025 (St. Stephen's Day)
Wednesday, 31 December 2025 (New Year's Eve)
Thursday, 1 January 2026 (New Year's Day)
Friday, 2 January 2026 (Berchtold's Day)
Subject to change without prior notice
BLS suggestion
Experience the Zentrum Paul Klee on a public or private guided tour. You will learn a lot of exciting and interesting facts about various topics.
Audio guide
Available in German, French, Italian and English.
For families
Creaviva Children’s Museum
How to get here
Food & Drink
Café Zentrum Paul Klee
Fortify yourself during your visit to the Zentrum Paul Klee with culinary delights at the charming Café Zentrum Paul Klee. Whether with a fresh and creative lunch, a sweet temptation from the kitchen or a small aperitif, the cafeteria team looks forward to welcoming you!
Enjoy a delicious coffee, homemade soft drinks or a local aperitif alongside.
Restaurant Schöngrün
Restaurant Schöngrün's gastronomic offer (lunch menus, platters with selected products and à-la-carte service in the evening) is based on natural and homemade cuisine, a nose-to-tail attitude and the use of local and Swiss products.
Location
Contact
- Zentrum Paul Klee
- +41 31 359 01 01
- Zentrum Paul Klee www.zpk.org
