Wooden nativity scenes from the Bernese Oberland
Andrej Abplanalp
12. December 2018
Wooden nativity scenes from Brienz have a long tradition in Switzerland. The original design was created by Hans Huggler-Wyss in 1915.
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According to the Christmas Bible story, Mary laid her newborn son in a manger as there was no room at the inn. Nativity scenes pick up on this, representing it in countless different ways. The traditional exhibition of cribs this year focuses on the buildings surrounding the holy family: grottos and caves, ruins, different types of stables and barns, houses, churches and even a winter forest. Cribs from Switzerland and from all over the world impressively showcase the myriad ways that artists and crib builders have imagined and represented Christ’s place of birth. As always, the exhibition will be accompanied by a varied supporting programme for the whole family.
Christmas & Cribs
Guided tour for private groups through the exhibition "Christmas & Cribs".
Tour: 1 hour
Guided tours can be arranged outside opening hours: Mon between 9.30 am and 6 pm, Tue to Fri between 9.30 am and 7.45 pm. Sat and Sun between 10 am and 5 pm
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2 weeks in advance |
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60 minutes; special packages can be offered on request |
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max. 25 participants per tour |
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Languages: |
English, German, Italian, French. Other offers upon request. |
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Cost: |
CHF 180 for the guided tour + CHF 10 admission per person Children up to 16 years free. For groups of persons with permit N, S, F, the guided tour and admission are free of charge. |
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National Museum Zurich
+41 44 218 66 00
reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch
Monday till Friday 09:00 - 12:30
Christmas & Cribs – Introductory tour
Kindergarten | Elementary school | Intermediate level | secondary levels I and II
Guided tour of the exhibition «Christmas & Cribs».
1 hour
Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.
Guided tours in English can be arranged, even outside opening hours. Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.
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at least 2 weeks in advance |
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1 hour guided tours, other services by prior arrangement |
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max. 25 people |
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Guided tours for school classes from Switzerland are free of charge. |
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National Museum Zurich
+41 44 218 66 00
reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch
Monday till Friday 09:00 - 12:30
There will be no media conference for this exhibition.
Please contact the media service for individual appointments, guided tours and/or interviews.
The media kit with images will be available for download here from 10:00 a.m. on 14 November 2025.
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National Museum Zurich
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medien@nationalmuseum.ch