Behind the Scenes Tour: Between Illusion and Idyll – The Africa Dioramas

Description

The dioramas of the Natural History Museum Bern, including the "Animals of Africa," are the historical heartpieces of the museum. They have fascinated generations of visitors. When created in the 1930s, they were considered "state of the art" in zoological preparation and exhibition art. But what they depict is not reality: dioramas are always also interpretations and stagings of their time.

Highlights

• Tour with Scientific Director Stefan Hertwig
• Discovery of the historic dioramas "Animals of Africa"
• Insight into the art of zoological presentation

General Information

The tour offers a deep insight into the dioramas of the Natural History Museum Bern, which have fascinated visitors since the 1930s. Participants learn more about the creation and interpretations of these unique exhibitions.

Location

Bernastrasse 15, 3005 Bern, Switzerland

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