Step into the cabinet of curiosities of natural research.
The permanent exhibition ‘Cabinet of Curiosities – The display collection’ brings part of the “wet collection” to the public and shows its incredible diversity. Over 15,000 glasses are displayed on floor-to-ceiling shelves. A lot is stored in them - from iguanas, fish, crocodiles, penguins and insects to a collection of eyes. In the Cabinet of Curiosities, your class will get to view a collection of natural items, a research centre and an archive of life. Last but not least, they will bear witness to the most pressing problems of our time. ‘Why do we need animals in glass jars?’ Find out together at the Natural History Museum of Bern.
Your school trip.
New permanent exhibition ‘Earth, folks! – The changing climate’. A thrilling journey through Earth’s history.
Unique collection exhibition in Switzerland.
Experience research live and up close: in the Cabinet of Curiosities, two glass windows provide an insight into a laboratory where scientists isolate DNA from tissue samples.
Learn how specimens and natural history collections can answer questions about species extinction, habitat loss and climate change.
‘Digital Museum’ for preparation and follow-up work in the classroom: take a virtual stroll through an exhibition, listen to conversations from the museum on the go or bring science and humour directly into the classroom with videos.
Worksheets for the permanent exhibition are available.
Outward journey: to Bern Hauptbahnhof, then continue on tram line 6, 7 or 8 to Helvetiaplatz, according to the online timetable.
We recommend that you book early – ideally two weeks before you start your journey.
For a minimum of ten and a maximum of 30 participants.
