ALPS Alpine Museum of Switzerland

The ALPS Alpine Museum of Switzerland in Bern focuses on the Alpine region and its significance for society.

Between people, mountains and the future

Exhibitions and highlights

The ALPS shows changing exhibitions about the Alpine region, nature, the environment and social issues. Visitors learn how urban and Alpine living environments are connected and are invited to discuss current topics such as climate change and sustainable development.

Interactive experiences

The museum offers participatory projects, artistic installations and experimental formats. Families, school classes and those interested in culture can actively participate, discuss and playfully explore the exhibitions.

More than just a museum

In addition to its function as a museum, the ALPS is a place of exchange between science, culture, tourism, mountain sports and other stakeholders in the mountain world.

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All information about the ALPS Alpine Museum of Switzerland

Questions & Answers

What is the ALPS Alpine Museum of Switzerland?

The ALPS Alpine Museum of Switzerland, located in Berne, presents changing exhibitions on life in the Alpine region and its social, cultural and ecological issues.

How much is the entrance fee?

Regular full admission for adults is CHF 18. Visitors who only wish to visit the bivouac room or the lost and found office for memories can purchase a separate ticket for CHF 6 each. Children under the age of 12 visit the museum free of charge. Information on possible discounts can be found on the museum's website. Holders of the Swiss Museum Pass can visit the museum free of charge.

For whom is a visit to the ALPS suitable?

The museum offers activities for those interested in culture and themes as well as for a younger audience, families and school classes.

Can I visit all the museums in Bern with the Swiss Museum Pass?

In addition to the ALPS Alpine Museum of Switzerland, the Swiss Museum Pass also offers free admission to many other museums in Bern, including the Bernisches Historisches Museum, the Einstein Museum, the Natural History Museum and the Zentrum Paul Klee. The Museum Pass is valid for many, but not all of Bern's museums.

Where can I buy the Swiss Museum Pass?

The pass can be ordered online at museumspass.ch or purchased directly at participating museums. Digitally or as a physical card.

How long is the Museum Pass valid for?

The Swiss Museum Pass is valid for 1 year from the date of purchase. During this time, you have unlimited access to over 500 museums throughout Switzerland.