Exhibitions and events

Cultural Programme 2023

The chalet – Dürrenmatt's Sistine Chapel – rebel figures – literature and cinema, and much more: a preview of the NL's cultural offerings in 2023.

The Swiss National Library regularly organises exhibitions on topics with relevance to Switzerland. Original items from its collections can be viewed either on the premises in Bern or at the Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel.

Current events

The Swiss National Library regularly hosts events such as exhibition openings, readings, lectures, panel discussions, public seminars, soirées, museum nights, workshops and scientific debates.

All exhibitions

This section contains information on exhibitions organised by the Swiss National Library over the past five years.

All events

This section contains information on events hosted by the Swiss National Library over the past five years.

“Gegensprecher” podcast

In the “Gegensprecher” podcast, fascinating guests reveal interesting insights and facts about the exhibitions at the Swiss National Library.

Loans to exhibitions

The Swiss National Library lends objects from its collections to exhibitions organised by other institutions.