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The picture shows a group of people in a dark room looking at screens. Some are sitting on purple-coloured wooden benches, while others are standing or walking past. One person is wearing headphones and looking intently at a screen with subtitles. The screens show scenes from everyday working life, including a building site and a kitchen. A movement track of a person walking past creates a dynamic effect. The atmosphere is concentrated and immersive, as if the visitors are taking part in an interactive exhibition.
The "lost property office for memories" displays everyday objects such as shoes, rucksacks and a sleeping bag. A reception desk with telephone and welcome sign invites interaction. The exhibition combines personal memories with objects in a creative way.
The image shows a person with headphones sitting on a purple-coloured bench and looking at a large, curved screen. The screen shows a news page with the headline "Billionaires Fund Treasure Hunt" as well as images of a helicopter on an icy landscape and a sea creature. The room has a dark atmosphere with several screens showing different content. Other benches and smaller monitors are visible in the background. The scene looks like an immersive, interactive exhibition that deals with social or environmental issues.

ALPS Swiss Alpine Museum

The ALPS Swiss Alpine Museum focuses on people and mountains – surprising, courageous, diverse and relevant – and lets you experience the changes in nature due to climate change, spatial development, and tourism.

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The image shows an immersive exhibition with several screens showing landscapes, a cruise ship and a person talking. Visitors move through the space, some wearing headphones or having conversations. Illuminated text panels contain quotes, including: "What you learn in Greenland is of global importance." The setting is modern and informative, with separate areas and a well thought-out design. The exhibition appears to deal with environmental or climate issues, possibly in the context of global change.
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The ALPS discusses the coexistence of «above» and «below», in Switzerland and internationally. Dialogue and participation are among the most important principles of its work, which is regularly demonstrated in its interactive exhibitions.

The museum focuses on topics like environment and politics, art and culture, tourism and mountain sports. It’s all about the «here and now», about the future, but also about the past. The present can only be understood while looking at the past. To achieve that, the Swiss Alpine Museum draws from its rich collection. Idyllic mountains and tranquillity also find a place in the museum’s exhibitions, as long as you can learn something about our coexistence from them. The Swiss Alpine Museum designs and develops its diverse exhibitions with a vast network of partners from all sectors.

Hauptausstellung

Das ALPS bietet eine Hauptausstellung auf zwei Stockwerken, Überraschendes im Raum «Biwak», das Fundbüro für Erinnerungen zum Mitmachen und ein reichhaltiges Veranstaltungsprogramm. Das ALPS führt eine Sammlung alpiner Kulturgüter, ein eigenes Restaurant und einen Shop. Zudem ist es Teil des Museumsquartiers Bern.

The image shows four people silhouetted in front of several screens in a dark room. The screens show ice landscapes, news, a weather display and the headline "Billionaires Fund Treasure Hunt". The arrangement of the screens is dynamic and fragmented. The people appear to be talking to each other or looking at an interactive exhibition. The strong contrast between light and shadow creates a mysterious, futuristic atmosphere. The motif hints at themes such as digital media, the environment or social criticism.
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Las alps

At “las alps”, the museum’s own restaurant, visitors are treated to delicious lunch menus, relaxed Sunday brunch from October to April and – upon request – evening cocktail parties. The museum can also be booked for private events and banquets. Find out more here.

The picture shows a colourful, healthy meal on a wooden table. Two large plates contain artfully arranged dishes: One with couscous, asparagus, potatoes and a creamy orange sauce, the other with black rice, chicken, cucumber, tomatoes and lemon slices. This is served with a bowl of red soup, into which a hand dips a piece of bread. Fresh salad, bread, water with lemon and a red drink complete the meal. The bright lighting highlights the colours of the ingredients and conveys a fresh, balanced and modern dining experience.
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Von Oktober bis April wird an den ersten zwei Sonntagen im Monat ein Brunchbuffet angeboten. Für Gruppen öffnet das Restaurant auf Anmeldung auch am Abend. 

Location

ALPS Swiss Alpine Museum
Helvetiaplatz 4
3005 Bern

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