The Museum is dedicated to the representation of animals in their natural surroundings. It hosts the largest diorama exhibit in Europe: 220 showcases depicting native and exotic birds and mammals in their natural habitat. A part of the exhibition is devoted to the famous "Barry", the Saint Bernard dog.
How to get there:
Tram 3 and 5, stop Helvetiaplatz
Opening hours:
Monday 2 pm to 5 pm
Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 9 am to 5 pm
Wednesday 9 am to 6 pm
Saturday and Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Natural History Museum Berne
Bern
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The largest diorama exhibit in Europe and Barry, the Dog are the Highlight of the Museum of Natural History in Berne.
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Contact Information
- Naturhistorisches Museum
Bernastrasse 15
3005 Bern
Tel. +41 (0)31 350 71 11
Fax +41 (0)31 350 74 99
contact@nmbe.unibe.ch - www.BernInfo.com

