Step into the cabinet of curiosities of natural research.
There is always something to marvel at in the various permanent exhibitions and dioramas of the Natural History Museum. It may be the 23-metre long fin whale skeleton, the eye collection among the 15,000 jars in the ‘Cabinet of Curiosities’ or the shimmering treasures of mineral collectors. Get ready for a colourful mix of amazement, curiosity and shivers! From October 2025, there will also be a new permanent exhibition: ‘Earth, folks! – The changing climate’. It will show how closely human destiny is linked to the history of our planet.
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The new permanent exhibition ‘Earth, folks! – The changing climate’ opens its doors in the autumn of 2025. A thrilling journey through Earth’s history.
Live research: Two glass windows in the Cabinet of Curiosities offer a glimpse into how researchers isolate DNA.
Curios: Over 19,000 items are kept in the Natural History Museum, including iguanas, fish, crocodiles, penguins, insects and more.
Public tours behind the scenes with exhibition curators and scientists.
Discovery tours with themed boxes for kids.
Outward journey: to Bern, Helvetiaplatz, according to the online timetable.
Pram and wheelchair accessible.
Offer not available Monday mornings until 2pm and on the following dates: 3 and 5 April 2026, 14 and 24 May 2026, 1 August 2026, 7 September 2026, 23 November 2026, 24/25 December 2026, 31 December and 1 January 2027.
20% discount – P+Rail: your parking space at the station. Simply park your car at the nearest train station and continue onward by public transport. After booking your leisure offer, you will receive a code for a 20% discount that you can easily redeem in the P+Rail app.
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Reka-Pay: get more for your money.
Make the most of your time off – purchase leisure offers with Reka-Pay and receive a discount on every Reka-Pay purchase.
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