New Museum Biel

The New Museum Biel is an art museum in the old town that displays paintings, historical objects, and archaeological finds across multiple levels. The collection also includes preserved rooms that show how families lived during the 19th century.

The museum opened in 2011 and has gathered artworks and objects that tell the story of the city's past. Its focus remains on local artists, writers, and the everyday lives of people from earlier times.

The museum displays works by artists connected to the region and honors writers whose lives unfolded here. These collections reveal how creative voices shaped the way people understand their city.

The museum sits in the old town and is open on most days of the week with varying hours. It is easy to reach on foot and signage guides visitors through the different exhibition spaces.

Inside the museum stands a walk-through camera obscura that projects the outside world like a moving picture on a wall. This interactive artwork displays passersby along the river in real time and creates an unusual bridge between the museum and the city beyond.

Location: Bienne

Part of: list of cultural properties in Bienne (new town)

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00

Phone: +41323287030

Email: info@nmbienne.ch

Website: https://nmbiel.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.13908,7.24220

Latest update: December 9, 2025 20:20