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The Bible + Orient Museum explores the civilizations of the Near East, revealing the objects and cultures that influenced biblical texts.
The BIBLE+ORIENT Museum in Fribourg links biblical texts to the ancient civilizations of the Near East through a rich collection of over 400 artifacts. Visitors can discover Canaanite, Egyptian, Oriental and Greco-Roman cultures, with objects tracing daily life and the emergence of agriculture, crafts and writing. The museum also explores the foundations of the three monotheistic religions and their transmission through synagogues, churches and mosques.
Guided tours and immersive workshops allow visitors to handle ancient seals for an interactive and instructive experience.
Admission
| Adults | 6.- CHF |
| Students | Free |
| Children under 16 | Free |
| Museumspass, Raiffeisenskarte, VMS, ICOM | Free |
| Guided tours (adults) | 150.- CHF |
| Guided tours (students and kinder under 16s) | 100.- CHF |
| Fribourg City Card | Free |
| Workshop | 25.- CHF |
Guided tours
Available on reservation, suitable for school groups, adults and families, in French, German and English. (To be booked via: info.bom@unifr.ch)
Workshop
Approx. 2 hours, for groups of 6 or more, aged 10 and over (to be booked via info.bom@unifr.ch).
Access by public transport
Take bus line 3 (direction Mont Carmel) or 5 (direction Torry) to the stop opposite the station and get off at “Université”.
Musée Bible + Orient -
Université Miséricorde
Avenue de l'Europe 20
Raum 6114
1700 Fribourg
Opening hours
From 1 Jan to 31 Dec 2025
MondayClosed
Tuesday14:00 - 17:00
Wednesday14:00 - 17:00
Thursday14:00 - 17:00
Friday14:00 - 17:00
Saturday14:00 - 17:00
Sunday14:00 - 17:00
