Agenda

There are over 900 species of ticks worldwide and they have one thing in common: they suck blood to reproduce and develop. In extreme cases they can be attached to an animal or human for up to nine days to suck its blood. They can also transmit pathogens to humans. Where are the risk areas for infections in Switzerland and how can you protect yourself against tick bites? Answers to these and other questions are provided by the new display case on the first floor of the museum

Remembering and forgetting are ever-present features of life. The exhibition playfully reveals the manifold practices people rely on to recall specific moments in life, from birth to death, but also to forget about them. War and peace, colonialism and independence: the exhibits on display show similarities and differences in how significant events in society are passed on by word of mouth, carved in stone, or, as the case may be, never disclosed.

The  project is devoted to emerging international photography and will be holding its fourth event. The 2020 exhibition offers an overview of 2005, 2010 and 2015 shows and a reflection on the future by 35 works selected from among the 257 applications.