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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This year’s traditional crib exhibition is all about the Baby Jesus. He is at the heart of the Christian Christmas story, which also makes him the main character in nativity scenes. The way he is depicted has changed over the centuries, shaped by different religious ideas, cultural traditions and shifting decorative art styles. Sometimes the Baby Jesus appears sumptuously dressed and richly adorned, and sometimes as a worshipped holy figure or vulnerable newborn. The nativity scenes and their figures reflect key themes of the Christmas story: humility and poverty, the need for protection and humanity, hope and optimism. 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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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
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
Monday till Friday 09:00 - 12:30
- Overall management Denise Tonella
- Project direction and Concept Andreas Rüfenacht
- Scenography Alex Harb
- Advisory Committee Roman Aebersold, Heidi Amrein, Beat Högger, Sabrina Médioni, Denise Tonella, Simon Wirth
- Project Controlling Sabrina Médioni
- Cultural Services and Museum Education Jörg Ramel, Lisa Engi, Vera Humbel
- Technical Management Debbie Sledsens
- Exhibition Construction Ira Allemann, Lia Bossi, Marc Hägeli, Philippe Leuthardt, Dave Schwitter
- Conservation management Gaby Petrak
- Conservation and Mounting of Objects Dana Freyberg, Sara Longrée, Gaby Petrak, Ulrike Rothenhäusler, Martina Schönberg
- Object Logistics Christian Affentranger, Magdalena Baranya, Fabi Bodmer, Simon d’Hollosy, Reto Hegetschweiler, Nicolas Müller
- Loans Cristina Kaufmann, Laura Mosimann, Claudio Stefanutto
- Photography Jörg Brandt, Felix Jungo
- IT | Web Alex Baur, Thomas Bucher, Ueli Heiniger, Pasquale Pollastro, Danilo Rüttimann, Daniel Werder
- Video Installation Georg Lendorff, Zürich
- Marketing and Communication Anna-Britta Maag, Sebastiano Mereu, Carole Neuenschwander, Alexander Rechsteiner
- Advertising Graphics Roli Hofer
- Translations Nadège Jauch, Massimo Piras, Nigel Stephenson, Coline Thomas
- Alfred Dünnenberger-Hager, Baar
- Kloster Heiligkreuz, Cham
- KrippenWelt Stein am Rhein
- Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
- Weihnachtssammlung Doris Albrecht-Mäder, Männedorf