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
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Opening hours

Wednesday to Sunday 11:00 – 17:00 

F. Dürrenmatt's office: Saturday, 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 "Friedrich Dürrenmatt – Atomic visions"

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Friedrich Dürrenmatt – Atomic visions

Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Vanessa Billy, Christine Boillat, Miriam Cahn, Alain Huck, Gilles Rotzetter

From 12 October 2024 to 9 February 2025

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

EMYA

CDN nominated for EMYA 2023

European Museum of the Year Awards

Expo ATOME New

Vernissage der Ausstellung «Friedrich Dürrenmatt – Atomare Bildwelten»

Friedrich Dürrenmatt, Vanessa Billy, Christine Boillat, Miriam Cahn, Alain Huck, Gilles Rotzetter

Samstag, 12. Oktober 2024 um 17 Uhr. Eintritt frei.

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Le CDN en famille

Dimanche 27 octobre 2024 de 14h à 15h.
Visite de l’exposition «Imaginaires atomiques» et en parallèle, atelier créatif pour les enfants dès 5 ans. Entrée libre.

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