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 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 "Friedrich Dürrenmatt – Collective"

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)

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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

Gabriel Grossert

Gabriel Grossert appointed head of the Centre Dürrenmatt Neuchâtel

Il prendra ses fonctions le 1er janvier 2026.

lignum

Prix Lignum 2024

Kategorie «Schreinerarbeiten»

EMYA

CDN nominated for EMYA 2024

European Museum of the Year Awards

Prix public RTS

Remise du Prix du Public de la RTS au CDN

Dimanche 7 décembre 2025 à 16h.
Précédé à 15h d’une visite guidée.
Entrée libre sur inscription

FD Grece

Extra muros in Athen: Kolloquium «Friedrich Dürrenmatt und Griechenland»

Montag, 15. Dezember 2025, Amphitheater «Alkis Argyriadis» im Hauptgebäude der Universität Athen, Panepistimiou Str. 30

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Le CDN en famille

Dimanche 25 janvier 2026 de 14h à 15h. Entrée libre

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