Special exhibition 2026 – CRACK THE NUT!
“Swiss nutcrackers with personality(ies), 19th/20th century”
The colorful world of Swiss nutcrackers, brought together in a unique collection. Here you will find Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827), Ferdinand von Zeppelin (1838-1917), and Johannes Brahms (1883-1897). Soon the question arises: what do these famous figures from times gone by have to do with walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts? Visit us and find out! Masterpieces by woodcarving experts like Jakob Stähli-Linder, Peter Stähli-Linder, Johann Stähli, and others are presented in an exclusive gathering.
Permanent exhibition «Woodcarving»
An insight into the big wide world of wood carving!
Friendly laughing bears . Grim mountain people . The famous wooden cow . Intricate groups . Sophisticated forms of nature . Ornamental reliefs . People, animals, figures, forms and much more.
The permanent exhibition is dedicated to the great variety of traditional and artistically significant wood carvings – feel free to immerse yourself! Our wood carver is regularly on site and lets you look over his shoulder.
Special exhibits to date
Every year, the special exhibitions are dedicated to particularly interesting artists or the diverse themes surrounding wood sculpture.
Whether it’s the chalet phenomenon, carved masks, children’s toys or portraits of the Huggler carving dynasty, Carl Binder from Brienz to Paris, Bernhard Dürig’s natural forms or comprehensive exhibitions about women, contemporary Swiss artists or Brienz woodcarving as an intangible cultural heritage, the themes are varied.
Constantly adding new aspects characterises both the collective and special exhibitions. In this way, the museum is brought to life and constantly tells new stories.
Don’t miss it
It’s an annual highlight for wood artists and visitors from near and far!
INTERNATIONAL WOODCARVERS SYMPOSIUM BRIENZ
The international event takes place every year. The next one is scheduled for June 30 to July 4, 2026. See you there!