Museum of Psychiatry and its collection

Museum of Psychiatry
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The Psychiatry Museum in Bern, also known as the Swiss Psychiatry Museum Bern, has been located in the Pfründerhaus on the Waldau grounds since 1993. The museum was established on the initiative of Walter Morgenthaler and has been owned by the Psychiatry Museum Bern Foundation since 1990. The museum showcases the history of mental illnesses and their treatment.

Exhibits at the Psychiatry Museum

The Psychiatry Museum in Bern showcases the history of mental illnesses and their treatment. It houses a collection of historical objects and documents, models of outdated treatment methods, and works by patients. The museum also presents documents and images of general psychiatric history, portraits of former directors with their special achievements, and images of residents, patients, and caregivers.

Changing Exhibitions at the Psychiatry Museum

In addition to the permanent exhibition, the Psychiatry Museum in Bern also hosts changing exhibitions. This provides visitors with the opportunity to explore different aspects of psychiatric history and treatment methods over time.

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Museum of Psychiatry
Bolligenstrasse 111

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday Closed
Wednesday
14:00 – 17:00
Thursday
14:00 – 17:00
Friday
14:00 – 17:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Closed on public holidays

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Bolligenstrasse 111, Ostermundigen

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