Museum of Fine Arts (Kunstmuseum)
Museum of Fine Arts (Kunstmuseum)
Museum of Fine Arts (Kunstmuseum)
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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This large art museum houses the world's largest collection of Paul Klee works and has an extremely impressive selection of 20th-century artists.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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Julian I
35 contributions
June 2021
I have been several times to the Kunstmuseum in Bern. It has a very good collection, even though most Klee works are now in a separate location. However, photography was always banned, even without flash. Finally, they have relented and I rushed over (nearly 90 minutes drive). The selection of the permanent collection was the WORST EVER and the hangings were terrible with massive reflections in 80% of the works. I know COVID has hurt museums a lot, but I can't recommend anyone going until the management is changed and the place is refurbished and the collection sorted out and rehung.
Written 2 June 2021
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CatherineBH
San Diego, CA1,201 contributions
Feb 2022 • Couples
We have the Swiss Travel Pass and entrance to this museum was included. We’re glad that we we were able to visit. It had paintings and art from various artists like Joan Miro, Paul Klee, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, and Vincent Van Gogh.
Written 5 March 2022
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Brian R
Vienna, VA671 contributions
Aug 2022
A small collection of mostly little-known Swiss artists with a sprinkling of more well-known artists. Good for fans of Bonnard, though. We would have been better off spending the time walking around the old city.
Written 11 August 2022
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Martin H
Hong Kong, China985 contributions
May 2024 • Couples
This isn't a big museum and there is not a huge amount of art on display but in some ways that makes it a bit more enjoyable if you've got limited time.
They have a lot of work by Swiss artists but they do have some works by the traditional masters.
This is probably something for a wet day rather than a must-see sight in Bern.
They have a lot of work by Swiss artists but they do have some works by the traditional masters.
This is probably something for a wet day rather than a must-see sight in Bern.
Written 19 May 2024
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Robert
5 contributions
Sept 2023 • Couples
Loved the fantastic paintings, especially Vlaminck.
The modern, grey concrete & galvanised steel building however would make Colditz look warm and inviting!
I guess it was intended to contrast with the art; in reality it is far too harsh & austere, actually detracting from the many fine paintings
The modern, grey concrete & galvanised steel building however would make Colditz look warm and inviting!
I guess it was intended to contrast with the art; in reality it is far too harsh & austere, actually detracting from the many fine paintings
Written 13 September 2023
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Barnet, UK7,129 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
Only 2 stars due to we were expecting a lot more masterpieces. The paintings/ arts were a bit too modern to our likings. However, staffs were nice & polite & the place was empty. It was nice to stroll around inside.
Lockers were on the basement and it's free to use.
Free entry with the Swiss Travel Pass.
Lockers were on the basement and it's free to use.
Free entry with the Swiss Travel Pass.
Written 3 June 2022
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Warren, MA9,319 contributions
The Kunstmuseum in Bern holds a collection of international renown and is well worthy of any visitor's attention. The art and paintings range from fourteenth century to present and the permanent collection is arranged in a very interesting manner. Galleries feature thematic rather than chronological arrangement.
For example, one gallery features women reading a book. Another gallery shows the suffering Christ by a medieval artist, another by Roualt, another by a Renaissance artist and more. Another gallery depicts lovers' kisses, another still lifes, and so forth. The effect is startling and lively. I commend the director/curators who have implimented this vision and highly recommend a visit to any and all who love art.
For example, one gallery features women reading a book. Another gallery shows the suffering Christ by a medieval artist, another by Roualt, another by a Renaissance artist and more. Another gallery depicts lovers' kisses, another still lifes, and so forth. The effect is startling and lively. I commend the director/curators who have implimented this vision and highly recommend a visit to any and all who love art.
Written 1 February 2009
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Bebop M
New York City, NY7 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
Look at this picture. It says it all. This terribly scuffed floor at Berne's Fine Arts Museum is 2 feet from the Mondrian and 1 yard from the Rothko. I asked the guard how long it has been like that and was told with a shoulder shrug it had been this way for a year or so, but only gets worse!
You would never see this at any museum in NY, such as the MoMa, the Met, the Neue Galerie, Guggenheim, etc. Then again, I guess Berne is not New York. Yet you would think in Switzerland there is a proper way of doing things and most everything else is tidy, well-painted, clean and organized?
Otherwise I would've said "Very Good" since the Toulouse Lautrec exhibition is weird but 'okay' and this museum's permanent collection is compact but world-class. However I can't love something which is so clearly unloved.
You would never see this at any museum in NY, such as the MoMa, the Met, the Neue Galerie, Guggenheim, etc. Then again, I guess Berne is not New York. Yet you would think in Switzerland there is a proper way of doing things and most everything else is tidy, well-painted, clean and organized?
Otherwise I would've said "Very Good" since the Toulouse Lautrec exhibition is weird but 'okay' and this museum's permanent collection is compact but world-class. However I can't love something which is so clearly unloved.
Written 9 October 2015
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69Traveltraveltravel
Lausanne, Switzerland265 contributions
Dec 2014 • Family
When going to Bern, take the time for a stroll thru the museum. Middle-age artists on one floor, however, paintings of Van Gogh, Picasso, Paul Klee, Cezanne, and others on another floor. Plus a couple of local folks (August Gaul and Martin Lauterburg) who are worth-while visiting. Great value for money, the Collection itself is enough.
Written 20 December 2014
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Anna
Los Angeles, CA18 contributions
Feb 2019 • Solo
I have to be honest: The permanent collection (for which I was there for) is extremely small, and also not very impressive. Furthermore, on their website they state that they have Hodler paintings as part of their permanent collection, but when I went there they said that they actually don't have any Hodler paintings on display at the moment. This was a major disappointment for me as Hodler was the main reason why I wanted to visit. I can't judge the temporary exhibitions, since they weren't a primary interest of mine (it was mostly video installations). There were two interesting paintings by Felix Valloton, which were my favorites. If you just want to see the collection, the price isn't too expensive, but you really won't get much for the money. Not to be a snob, but compared to for example the Kunstmuseum in Basel, the museum in Bern feels quite provincial.
Written 27 February 2019
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