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Kunsthalle Bern

Kunsthalle Bern
About

Kunsthalle Bern is a renowned contemporary art institution that has shaped international art history since its founding in 1918. Located at Helvetiaplatz, it presents cutting-edge solo and group exhibitions by both emerging and established artists from Switzerland and around the world. The Kunsthalle is known for its bold curatorial approach, having hosted early shows by Paul Klee, Alberto Giacometti, and Meret Oppenheim, as well as the groundbreaking 1969 exhibition “When Attitudes Become Form.” Today, it continues to explore pressing aesthetic and social issues through a dynamic program of exhibitions, talks, and collaborations with institutions like the Bern University of the Arts. The venue also features the open-air bar “Module #5,” a sculptural platform offering views of the Aare River and Bern’s Old Town. As part of the Museum Quarter, Kunsthalle Bern invites visitors to engage with contemporary art in a space that blends innovation, dialogue, and cultural reflection.

Bern Switzerland
Location

Kunsthalle Bern is located at Helvetiaplatz 1, 3005 Bern, in the city’s Museumsquartier, just south of the Aare River and a short walk from Bern’s main train station. The venue stands near several major cultural institutions, including the Alpine Museum of Switzerland, the Swiss Shooting Museum, and the Bern Historical Museum, all within a few minutes’ walk. The area is also close to the Old City, the Aare River, and the Kirchenfeld Bridge, with popular restaurants like Restaurant Steinhalle and cultural sites such as the Casino Bern nearby. This central location makes Kunsthalle Bern an ideal starting point for exploring Bern’s rich art scene and historic attractions.

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