Museum für Kommunikation (Museum of Communication), Bern
With its exhibitions and activities, the Museum of Communication in Bern responds to social and cultural consequences of communication and its technologies.
Collecting, preserving and exhibiting are among the traditional functions of museums. An equally important aspect of museum policy is education, and when it comes to that, the museum puts its visitors at the centre of it all. Experiential exhibitions sharpen the senses and inspire participation and experimentation.
The museum is a space for entering into a dialogue with history, the present and the future of communication. The relationship between communication and culture is at the core of its activities. The Museum of Communication makes its post, traffic, tourism and philately, telecommunications and IT as well as radio and television collections available to be used by the general public.
The Museum of Communication also places a strong focus on current developments, particularly in areas such as information and communication technology, and new media. In doing so, it contributes to the discussion of current and interconnected issues.
Why You Should Visit:
To explore a very different concept to traditional museums in an interactive way.
This place SERIOUSLY makes you think about the world of communication, technology and how it affects our daily lives.
Tip:
Children under 6, as well as holders of a Raiffeisen card, benefit from free admission.
Collecting, preserving and exhibiting are among the traditional functions of museums. An equally important aspect of museum policy is education, and when it comes to that, the museum puts its visitors at the centre of it all. Experiential exhibitions sharpen the senses and inspire participation and experimentation.
The museum is a space for entering into a dialogue with history, the present and the future of communication. The relationship between communication and culture is at the core of its activities. The Museum of Communication makes its post, traffic, tourism and philately, telecommunications and IT as well as radio and television collections available to be used by the general public.
The Museum of Communication also places a strong focus on current developments, particularly in areas such as information and communication technology, and new media. In doing so, it contributes to the discussion of current and interconnected issues.
Why You Should Visit:
To explore a very different concept to traditional museums in an interactive way.
This place SERIOUSLY makes you think about the world of communication, technology and how it affects our daily lives.
Tip:
Children under 6, as well as holders of a Raiffeisen card, benefit from free admission.
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Museum für Kommunikation (Museum of Communication) on Map
Sight Name: Museum für Kommunikation (Museum of Communication)
Sight Location: Bern, Switzerland (See walking tours in Bern)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Sight Location: Bern, Switzerland (See walking tours in Bern)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
Walking Tours in Bern, Switzerland
Create Your Own Walk in Bern
Creating your own self-guided walk in Bern is easy and fun. Choose the city attractions that you want to see and a walk route map will be created just for you. You can even set your hotel as the start point of the walk.
Bern Introduction Walking Tour
The de facto capital of Switzerland, Bern is commonly referred to by the Swiss as the "federal city". Built around a crook in the Aare River, it traces its origins back to the 12th century. According to the local legend, Berchtold V, Duke of Zähringen, founder of Bern, vowed to name the city after the first animal he would kill on the hunt. That animal happened to be a bear, hence the... view more
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Tour Duration: 2 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.6 Km or 1.6 Miles
Bern's Historical Churches
They say architecture should speak of its time and place, but yearn for timelessness. While the outside appearances of historical churches in Bern beckon seekers of beauty and tranquility, the ethereal atmosphere within embraces the visitor with a sense of timeless serenity.
Enveloped within Bern's historic old town, the Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche) is one of the largest... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Enveloped within Bern's historic old town, the Church of the Holy Ghost (Heiliggeistkirche) is one of the largest... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.9 Km or 1.2 Miles
Fountains and Statues Walking Tour
With over 100 public fountains in the Old Town alone, Bern has a well-deserved reputation as the "City of Fountains". During medieval times, local life revolved around fountains as they provided water for residents and served as locations for news exchange and social gatherings.
Throughout history, Bernese residents have cherished their fountains and decorated them with elaborate... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
Throughout history, Bernese residents have cherished their fountains and decorated them with elaborate... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 1.6 Km or 1 Miles
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