Museums Night - from 7pm to 2am you can visit any museum you want for one price.

Not only that, but there are also classic cars to take you from place to place in style. My tip: if you don't want to wait in line for a long time to ride around Bern in a classic car, don't worry - regular shuttle-buses are included in the price of the ticket.)

Meet me at the Parliament 

The Bundeshaus/Palais Fédéral is the central meeting place for the night's events. It's especially eye-catching with the Museums Night's logo moths projected onto the exterior. If you've never been inside, now's your chance. You will be fascinated by how beautiful the inside of the building is. Be sure to take note of the dome with its mosaic of the cantonal coats of arms. You will also see the rooms where the Swiss Government meets and learn more about how they do their jobs.

Climb the highest mountain

A different museum worth visiting is the Alpine Museum. There you can find out all kinds of facts about the Alps and see the big relief maps giving overviews of the terrain.

On Museums Night they also have fun mountain activities like rock climbing and Alpine-themed games. If you‘re in the mood for raclette for dinner, this is the place to be.

Meet Barry

My favorite museum is the Natural History Museum, where you can see all kinds of stuffed animals including the famous Swiss rescue dog Barry. There are some interesting hands-on exhibits that let you find out what different animals feel like and a fun mirror room.

Another great thing about the museum is that it's next to the churros stand, my favorite Museums Night treat.

Tales of days gone by

Another one not to be missed is the Historical Museum. They hold an entertaining story-telling event for children about life in the medieval times. You can also visit the permanent collection presenting an impression of what life was like Bern in the Middle Ages.

The exhibition about the weaponry they used is especially interesting. There's also the Einstein Museum (not to be confused with the Einstein House) where you can learn about the famous physicist's time in Bern and try to understand his theory of relativity.