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Mittwoch 10:00 - 17:00 Donnerstag 10:00 - 17:00 Freitag 10:00 - 17:00 Samstag 10:00 - 17:00

Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art

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Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art

Fostering dialogue, understanding, and knowledge sharing through Arctic perspectives.

16/06/2026

Exhibition: Living in Balance, presented at the World Biodiversity Forum 2026, reflects on the relationships that sustain life and our shared responsibility to care for the ecosystems snd the communities upon which we depend.

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25/05/2026

Join us for an evening of film and discussion at “Is Greenland Turning Green?” 🌍❄️

The event features a polar film screening followed by a panel discussion exploring climate change, Arctic environments, and the future of Greenland.

📅 03 June 2026
🕠 17:30–20:00
📍 Lecture Hall 099, EXWI Building, Sidlerstrasse 5, Universität Bern, Bern

Registration: https://swisspolar.ch/event/polar-film-series-unibe/

29/04/2026

We are very happy to have Inuk curator Isabelle Avingaq Choquette (Avataq Cultural Institute, Montréal) with us in Bern for a residency at the Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art (MCCA), running from 20 April to 15 May.

During her stay, Isabelle is working closely with our collection and is curating the exhibition "The MCCA Collection, Revisited", opening tomorrow as part of the Arctic Voices cultural festival.

Join us:
Opening
📅 30 April, 18:00
📍 MCCA, Bern

Guided tours with Isabelle
📅 7 May, 17:15
📅 10 May, 11:00

As part of her residency, Isabelle is also visiting cultural institutions across Switzerland with Arctic collections, fostering exchange and dialogue.

We are grateful for this collaboration and would like to thank the Avataq Cultural Institute for making this residency possible.

More about Isabelle:
https://www.arcticvoices.ch/voices/isabelle-avingaq-choquette

27/04/2026

Still inspired by yesterday’s Encaustic Workshop led by the talented Sámi artist, Jo Morten Kåven. After a thoughtful and instructive introduction to this ancient wax-based technique, it was incredible to see how quickly everyone transformed raw materials into such expressive, layered works.

The process—melting, fusing, and building with pigment and wax—felt both meditative and experimental, and the results speak for themselves. Each piece carried its own story, texture, and depth.

22/04/2026

Encaustic Art Workshop with Sámi artist, Jo Morten Kåven

Description: Explore the World of Encaustic Wax Painting
Already used by the ancient Greeks, this technique is today a favourite of the Sámi visual artist Jo Morten Kåven, who works with heated wax to create vibrant colours and striking effects. In this workshop, he invites you to experiment freely and create textured, expressive works. You will discover the basics of encaustic painting while working hands-on with this unique and versatile medium.

Place Museum of Contemporary Circumpolar Art, Stadtbachstrasse 8a, 3012 Bern
Date Sunday, 26 April Session 1: 13:30 – 15:00

Cost CHF 25.-

Register max. 8 persons per session https://forms.gle/u7xrR2zpxLE7b9r79

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Date Sunday, 26 April 2026 Session 2: 15:30-17:00

Cost CHF 25.-

Register max. 8 persons per session https://forms.gle/Rc32bBpqAvYNyj7X8

12/04/2026

Another extraordinary chapter comes to a close ✨
The Climat et migration exhibition at the Palais de la Porte Dorée in Paris has officially ended, after welcoming over 100,000 visitors.
The journey doesn’t stop here. A lighter, mobile version of the exhibition will be launched in June 2026, making it accessible—free of charge—to a wide range of venues, including schools, libraries, and cultural and community spaces.

Deeply grateful to the entire team for their professionalism, meticulous attention to detail, and unwavering respect for the artworks at every stage of this project.

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10/04/2026

Carefully packed at the Bundeskunsthalle in Bonn, the Sedna sculptures by Bart Hanna and Oviloo Tunnillie, with the lithograph, Diving Sedna by Ningiukulu Teevee, are now on their journey back to MCCA in Bern following the exhibition Expedition World Oceans, which welcomed more than 50,000 visitors.

Each piece was handled with the utmost precision and care, ensuring a safe and respectful return journey for these remarkable works.

02/04/2026

After an incredible journey from Vancouver Island to Bern, we are happy to welcome The Spirit of the Art of the Bone to MCCA.
From carefully navigating international transport, to having CITES permits stamped and the sculpture inspected, every step has been part of honouring this powerful work by Goota Ashoona and Bob Kussy.

Now, it has finally arrived at the museum — ready to be experienced.

Kudlu Ashoona

21/02/2026

✨ Discover the works of 70 artists and duojárs from Sápmi in the exhibition, Eanangiella – Voice of the Land at the Oulu Art Museum ✨ on view until early May — creations that honour memory, resilience, and the sacredness of life. Curated by Inga-Wiktoria Påve, Fredrik Prost, and Áilu Valle, the exhibition brings together powerful artistic voices rooted in Sámi worldviews and lived experience.

Through resonant visual language, Tomas Colbengtson's works stand among other expressive artistic voices reflecting on the lasting impact of colonialism on the Sámi people: the loss of culture, the weight of oppression, and yet also the enduring strength and possibility of cultural renewal. His art speaks of resilience, identity, and the deep richness of Sámi worldviews.

14/02/2026

Step into a powerful new exhibition: Abraham Angik Ruben.Where Stories Continue.
Shaped by a contemporary sculptural vision, Ruben’s works explore humanity’s place within the living world — where stories, memory, and nature remain deeply connected.

Discover an extraordinary selection of sculptures and paintings that reveal a universe sustained by balance, transformation, and enduring cultural knowledge.

✨ Now on view — we invite you to experience these compelling works in person.

Adresse

Stadtbachstrasse 8a
Bern
3012

Öffnungszeiten

Mittwoch	10:00 - 17:00
Donnerstag	10:00 - 17:00
Freitag	10:00 - 17:00
Samstag	10:00 - 17:00

Webseite

http://www.mcca.ch/

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