Antikensammlung

About

The Antikensammlung Bern, part of the University of Bern’s Institute for Archaeological Sciences, offers a captivating window into the classical world. Established in 1806, the collection features over 230 original plaster casts of iconic Greek and Roman sculptures, including Aphrodite, Laocoön, Cleopatra, and Augustus. These casts, once used for art education, now serve as tools for archaeological research and public engagement. Housed at Mittelstrasse 43, the museum also includes a fine selection of original ancient small-scale artworks from Greece, Etruria, and Rome. Through its exhibitions and educational programs, the Antikensammlung invites visitors to encounter the myths, aesthetics, and cultural legacy of antiquity face to face.

Bern Switzerland

Location

Antikensammlung Bern is located at Hallerstrasse 12, 3012 Bern, Switzerland. This unique museum, part of the University of Bern, houses a notable collection of classical antiquities, including over 230 faithful plaster casts of famous Greek and Roman sculptures such as Aphrodite, Laocoon, Cleopatra, and Augustus. The collection also features a select number of original artifacts from classical antiquity, offering visitors a rare and intimate encounter with ancient art and culture. The museum’s setting in a former industrial building creatively contrasts the grandeur of the classical works with modern architectural elements, providing a distinctly engaging atmosphere.