Art and culture in Bern

Bern’s cultural landscape blends UNESCO-listed medieval heritage with contemporary expression. This selection spans the iconic 16th-century allegorical fountains of the Old City to Renzo Piano’s architectural masterpiece, the Zentrum Paul Klee. Visitors can explore specialized institutions like the Museum of Psychiatry and the Masonic Museum, or engage with the city's performing arts at the Stadttheater and various independent basement theaters. The list also highlights public bronze sculptures and community art hubs like PROGR, a former school building transformed into over 150 artist studios.