The Museum Street runs parallel with the motorway. As a linear linking area and North-South axis of the Zentrum Paul Klee it interconnects the three hills in terms of function, content and aesthetics. By virtue of its position behind the 150 m glass frontage Museum Street is an attractive promenade and area of rest and recreation, a pleasant place to stroll along before, after – or even as an alternative to – an visit to an exhibition.

The Museum Street widens out a total of three times – in each case opposite one of the hills – to form a piazza. Each of these squares has a unique atmosphere and surroundings, and creates an area of information and communication, a place to rest and relax and perhaps enjoy a snack or refreshment. The contents on offer in each square reflect the function of the hill beyond, interacting directly with it. For visitors the Museum Street therefore contains the reception and information area, the Café, the convention administration, the Shop and a reference library. On the open-plan first basement floor of the North Hill, Museum Street leads directly into the loft of the children’s museum Kindermuseum Creaviva. Here theme-based exhibitions are to convey further aspects on the life and work of Paul Klee.

The Museum Street differs from conventional museum foyers by virtue of its varied offer of traditional and electronic media. This offer allows guests to prepare (or sum up) their visit to the exhibition, on site and in greater detail, and to find out more about other cultural events that Bern has to offer. The computer terminals can also be used to call up Paul Klee’s entire oeuvre of some 10,000 works, in digitalised form.

The Museum Street also reflects the particularly high standard of service which the Zentrum Paul Klee aims to achieve. Top of the agenda are the friendliness, competence and helpfulness of the staff, creating an inviting atmosphere, and providing ample seating and a straightforward visitor guidance system. Ideas for other visits to the Zentrum Paul Klee at a later date are born here, which is why guests are also encouraged to submit their suggestions and wishes for ways in which the Centre might optimise its service.

The Museum Street and its facilities are accessible free of charge. Opening hours >>