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Review & FAQ:

  • When was the Historical Museum built?
    • The Historical Museum was built in 1894 but modeled on castles of the 15th and 16th centuries.
  • When was the glass-fronted extension added?
    • A glass-fronted extension was added in 2009.
  • What is the goal of the museum?
    • The museum seeks to present the grand sweep of history from the Stone Ages to the present day.
  • How many objects are in the museum's collection?
    • More than half a million objects chronicle world history, inter alia, through archaeological finds, ethnography, and numismatics.
  • What do the permanent exhibitions focus on?
    • Permanent exhibitions focus on Bern's highs and lows, its captured treasures, and its current status.
  • What types of temporary exhibitions are held?
    • Temporary exhibitions include diverse themes such as man's migration and Nativity scenes from around the world.
  • How much space is dedicated to Einstein?
    • A 1000 square meter space is devoted to the life and work of Einstein.
  • Where is the Historical Museum located?
    • Helvetiaplatz 5, CH-3005 Bern, Phone +41-3-13-50-77-11
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Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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