Behind-the-Scenes Tour: Between Illusion and Idyll—The Africa Dioramas

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This event is available in
German
Get to know our “Animals of Africa” dioramas better on this guided tour with our Chief Scientist, Stefan Hertwig.
The dioramas at the Natural History Museum in Bern—including “Animals of Africa”—are the museum’s historic centerpieces. They have captivated generations of visitors. When they were created in the 1930s, they were considered the “state of the art” in zoological taxidermy and exhibition design. But what they depict is not reality: dioramas are always interpretations and representations of their time.

Adresse
Bernastrasse 15
3005
Bern
+41 31 350 71 11
Tarif
Paid entry
CHF
Rate for holders of the Museums-PASS-Musées only.
Dates
Wednesday: 18:00-19:00
Thursday: 12:15-13:15
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