17'000 letters from the universal scholar Albrecht von Haller
Special exhibition from 4 May 2001 to 24 February 2002

He was one of the first "networkers" – the last universal scholar Albrecht von Haller (1708-1777). This famous Bernese doctor, botanist and poet anticipated 250 years ago what has now become a mass phenomenon: life as part of a network. Living in the 18th century, Haller cultivated a lifestyle which was amazingly modern. Just how modern he was can be seen from our current special exhibition: "Conversations from a distance".

Haller – one of the first "networkers" (overview)
The doctor
The botanist
The poet
Head of the family
Absence and presence

Official opening
Outline programme

This special exhibition is the result of collaboration with the Albrecht von Haller research project (Institute for the History of Medicine at the University of Berne)
The Albrecht von Haller research project
www.haller.unibe.ch

We would like to thank our lenders and sponsors:

Main lender:

Burgerbibliothek Berne

Sponsors