Kunstmuseum Thun

Located right in the city centre, directly on the banks of the River Aare, the Kunstmuseum Thun is housed in the premises of the former Grand Hotel Thunerhof. Built in the 1870s as Thun’s first luxury hotel, it enjoyed a brief heyday at the turn of the 20th century. In 1942, the building was acquired by the City of Thun, and in 1948 the Kunstmuseum took over the premises in the right-hand wing of the building.

The Kunstmuseum Thun presents three to four temporary exhibitions each year, focusing primarily on contemporary art. In addition to thematic and monographic special exhibitions, one exhibition from the collection is organised each year, presenting part of the rich holdings from a particular perspective. With the Thun-Panorama, located in Schadaupark, some 15 minutes’ walk away, the Thun Art Museum also showcases the world’s oldest panoramic painting.

Enjoy a relaxing break or a pause at Café Thunerhof. Whether on the sunny terrace overlooking the Aare or in the cosy interior with its high, historic rooms, you will find the perfect place to linger.

Whether after a visit to the art museum, a break from the nearby playground, during a walk or simply because you work in the same building – you are very welcome at the ‘Museumskafi’.

Opening hours:

Monday – Friday: 8.30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Wednesday: 8.30 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Saturday / Sunday: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

A wide range of books, posters, art postcards and gifts can be find in the museum shop.
A selection of original art books for children is of course also part of the best art bookshop in the region.

Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
Wednesday: 10:00 am – 7:00 pm

During the exhibition reconstruction the museum store has the following opening hours:
Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00 am – 12:30 pm / 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Contact

T +41 (0)33 225 84 20
E kunstmuseum@thun.ch