The Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel

Friedrich Dürrenmatt (1921–90), the world-renowned writer and playwright, was also an avid painter and illustrator his whole life. The Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel (CDN) showcases his paintings as they relate to his literary works in a permanent exhibition. The museum also stages temporary exhibitions and events, and offers guided tours, workshops for schools, publications, a podcast and virtual tours. Designed by Mario Botta around Dürrenmatt’s former home, the CDN showcases parts of the writer and painter’s living space.

The CDN is close to the railway station in Neuchâtel, nestled in the heart of the green and leafy Vallon de l’Ermitage.

Contact

Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel
Pertuis-du-Sault 74
2000 Neuchâtel
T +41 58 466 70 60
E E-Mail

Opening hours

Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 – 17:00 

F. Dürrenmatt's office:
Saturday and Sunday, 11 am-1.30 pm. and 2 pm-4.45 pm.

Permanent exhibition "Friedrich Dürrenmatt - writer and artist"

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Permanent exhibition

The permanent exhibition is devoted to Friedrich Dürrenmatt’s rich and highly diversified art, and to how it relates to his literary output.

Exhibition "Lotti & Friedrich Dürrenmatt – Music"

Expo Musique

Lotti & Friedrich Dürrenmatt – Music

From 21 February to 22 June 2025

The exhibition presents the record collection of Lotti and Friedrich Dürrenmatt for the first time, and shows the many musical references in the artist's work.

Living space

Sixtinische Kapelle

Dürrenmatt’s living space

Discover Dürrenmatt's Sistine Chapel, his library, impressive office and other places steeped in history at the CDN.

Virtual tours (cdn.ch)

Visite virtuelle Rebelles

Virtual tours & multimédia

The CDN offers virtual tours to make Friedrich Dürrenmatt's work accessible to everyone around the world. The virtual tours allow you to explore the large permanent exhibition room, past temporary exhibitions and access to a media library.

Events

News

lignum

Prix Lignum 2024

Kategorie «Schreinerarbeiten»

EMYA

CDN nominated for EMYA 2024

European Museum of the Year Awards

NDM

Nuit des Musées neuchâtelois

Samedi 17 mai 2025 de 17h à 22h.
Visites et musique. Entrée libre.

JIM

Jour des Musées neuchâtelois

Dimanche 18 mai 2025 de 11h à 17h.
Visites et musique. Entrée libre.

Expo Musique

Führung durch die Ausstellung «Lotti & Friedrich Dürrenmatt – Musik»

Sonntag, 18. Mai 2025 um 15.30 Uhr. Eintritt frei

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