Visiting with children

A workshop is held for children in parallel with each exhibition opening. A selected theme from the exhibition leads children on a voyage of discovery through the museum galleries, after which they can playfully and creatively process what they have seen and experienced back in the studio (Kunstküche). For unaccompanied children 5 or over.

The event is free of charge.
Duration: 1 hour

A tour that brings generations together in every exhibition, for children, families, friends and acquaintances of all ages. This playful tour of the current exhibition appeals to all the senses and concludes with a creative workshop session in the museum.

Cost: Admission (valid for the whole day).
Dates: On various Sundays from 10–11.30 a.m. or from 3–4.30 p.m. (exact dates here: Agenda)
Number of participants: max. 25 people
Booking required: Please complete the form below and send it to vermittlung@thun.ch, T +41 33 225 84 20.

The tour for all ages can also be booked privately for groups of up to 25 people. Cost: CHF 220, including admission

REGISTRATION FORM

The Open Studio is aimed at adults and young people aged 15 and over. In this creative workshop, participants can get hands-on whilst exploring the museum’s current exhibitions. The event is led by the museum’s art education team or by experienced artists.

To begin with, there is an opportunity to visit the current exhibition. This provides interesting insights and valuable information about the artworks on display and the artists. In the workshop that follows, participants can creatively express the impressions they have gained. Under guidance, they will create their own individual artworks, inspired by the exhibition and their own ideas.

Dates: the third Wednesday evening of each month from 6 pm to 8 pm (Agenda)
Cost: Admission + CHF 10 (Kulturlegi/IV card holders: CHF 5)
Number of participants: max. 12
Booking required: vermittlung@thun.ch, T +41 33 225 84 20

The Open Studio can also be booked privately for groups of up to 12 people. Cost: CHF 220, including admission.

A discovery tour of the exhibitions at the Kunstmuseum Thun, featuring fun and games, followed by a creative workshop in the art education studio.

For children aged 5 and over.
Sessions take place on various Saturdays from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. (See the Agenda for exact dates.)
Cost: CHF 5 per child.
Group size: max. 12.
Prior registration required: vermittlung@thun.ch, T +41 33 225 84 20
The Open Studio for Children can also be booked for private hire, for groups of up to 12 people. Cost: CHF 220, including admission.

Every year during the summer holidays, we take part in the Thun Holiday Pass scheme! For the full five weeks, children and accompanying adults can enjoy free entry to the Thun Art Museum and the Thun Panorama on presentation of the Holiday Pass, as well as a puzzle booklet (Discovery Tour / Panoramania).

For each Holiday Pass, we offer a range of free workshops for children, which can be booked directly via the Holiday Pass.

Further information can be found here.

Try on different roles, observe, look for specific details, puzzle, draw and craft – the Discover the Museum booklet guides you through the Kunstmuseum Thun with plenty of fun and games along the way. The puzzle booklet is available free of charge in German, French and English at the Kunstmuseum Thun or can be downloaded here.

Discover the museum
Parcours de découverte
Entdeckungstour

In addition to the Discover the Museum booklet, a walking map is published for each exhibition at the Kunstmuseum Thun. Even more puzzle fun, even more to discover – new with every show. You can get the hands-on leaflet for free at the reception desk or download it here.