Museum of Clocks and Mechanical Musical Instruments MUMM

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Listen to music and gaze in wonder at 300 years of Bernese clock making

At the Museum of Clocks and Mechanical Musical Instruments (MUMM for short), you can enjoy a variety of sounds made by mechanical musical instruments. The museum also gives an insight into 300 years of Bernese clock making.

In the historic rooms of the Wichterheer-Gut in Oberhofen on Lake Thun, you will encounter fascinating exhibition pieces, ranging from clocks and timepieces to mechanical musical instruments,. Most of the timepieces on display come from Swiss workshops and factories and were made in a variety of different time periods. The exhibition focuses on clock making in the canton of Bern. The Osthaus is also home to the Stiftung Kurt Matter collection of mechanical musical instruments. You can visit this exhibition by prior arrangement. Take a journey through the last five centuries of creative craftsmanship in the company of an expert guide, who will bring these antique instruments to life as you pass through the collection.

Your highlights at a glance

  • Music played on mechanical musical instruments
  • 300 years of Bernese clock making
  • The museum is housed in the historic rooms of the Wichterheer-Gut
  • Group tours with expert guide

To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note

  • Check museum opening times
  • Book group tours in advance
  • Group tours are also available outside of museum opening times
  • The Stiftung Kurt Matter collection can be visited by prior arrangement

Good to know

Openings

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Beginning of May - end of October from Tuesday to Sunday 14.00 – 17.00h

Eligibility

  • Bad Weather Offer

  • Suitable for any weather

  • for Groups

  • for Class

  • Suitable for the Elderly

  • for Children of the age of 6-10

  • for Children of the age of 10 upwards

Other Furnishing/Equipment

  • Toilet

Payment Options

Cash

Nearby

Getting there
Museum für Uhren und mechanische Musikinstrumente MUMM
Staatsstrasse 18
3653 Oberhofen am Thunersee