Art museum Thun

The Kunstmuseum Thun occupies a former grand hotel building overlooking the Aare River and displays rotating contemporary art exhibitions throughout the year. The structure itself provides an elegant setting that frames the rotating exhibitions within its historic walls.

The museum was founded in 1948 and has occupied the former Hotel Thunerhof building since its opening. In 1991 it received recognition as a class B Swiss cultural property of regional significance, affirming its standing as an important cultural institution.

The museum regularly features artists from the surrounding region alongside international creators, with a strong focus on textile arts heritage. You can observe how these traditions remain relevant in the contemporary exhibitions on display.

The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday with extended evening hours on Wednesdays, making it straightforward to plan a visit. Its location along the Aare provides good access and the surroundings offer pleasant paths to explore nearby.

The institution manages the Thun Panorama, a circular painting from the 1800s displayed in a dedicated rotunda structure within Schadaupark. This distinctive artwork draws visitors who want to experience the immersive effect of standing inside a 360-degree painted view.

Location: Thun

Inception: 1948

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: list of cultural properties in Thun (East), former Hotel Thunerhof

Address: Hofstettenstrasse 14, 3600 Thun

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00; Wednesday 10:00-19:00

Website: https://kunstmuseumthun.ch

GPS coordinates: 46.75585,7.63418

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:25