Zürich is rich in cultural highlights. With over 50 museums and more than 100 galleries, Zürich is one of the world’s major art trade centers. Zürich’s cultural institutions such as the Opera House, the Tonhalle Orchestra, and the Schauspielhaus theater tempt visitors and residents with high culture on the stage.
Culture in Zürich
The Haus Konstruktiv is located in the former Selnau electricity sub-station, one of the most… more
The Haus Konstruktiv is located in the former Selnau electricity sub-station, one of the most distinctive icons of Zürich’s industrial architecture. The museum is the only such institution in Switzerland, one of just a few in Europe dedicated to historical and thematic exploration of concrete, constructive and conceptual art. The Haus Konstruktiv focuses on making it part of a living dialog with international trends in contemporary art.
On five floors with a total of 1,200m² exhibition area, visitors discover works of art in the context of their historical background in various ways, through changing exhibitions and presentations of collections.
On five floors with a total of 1,200m² exhibition area, visitors discover works of art in the context of their historical background in various ways, through changing exhibitions and presentations of collections.
Selnaustrasse 25
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 217 70 80
info@hauskonstruktiv.ch
www.hauskonstruktiv.ch
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+41 (0)44 217 70 80
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The Kunsthaus Zürich (Museum of Fine Art) houses the most important collection of modern art in… more
The Kunsthaus Zürich (Museum of Fine Art) houses the most important collection of modern art in Zürich and is renowned for both its permanent art collection and its temporary exhibitions. International works of significance include many paintings by Edvard Munch, Van Gogh, Picasso, and leading Expressionists. There is also a significant group of works by Claude Monet and Marc Chagall. In addition to modern artistic trends represented by Rothko, Merz, Twombly, Beuys, Bacon, and Baselitz, visitors can discover a wide choice of pop-art works. An audio guide gives background information on 200 “highlights” of the collection.
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Heimplatz 1
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 253 84 84
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Three times a year, this museum plays host to special exhibitions focusing on works by… more
Three times a year, this museum plays host to special exhibitions focusing on works by international artists inspired by the themes of play, decoration, and utility. William Morris, Emile Gallé, Diego Giacometti and Sonia Delaunay have all had works exhibited here; the museum also features contemporary fashion, design and lifestyle, as well as items from the arts and crafts collection.
Opening times and supporting programs for the special exhibitions are available on the website.
Opening times and supporting programs for the special exhibitions are available on the website.
Höschgasse 3
8008 Zürich
+41 (0)43 446 44 69
www.museum-bellerive.ch
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The themes of this museum are design, visual communication, shaping of the environment, art,… more
The themes of this museum are design, visual communication, shaping of the environment, art, architecture, everyday culture, photography and the media, as well as cataloguing new developments. The program includes various special exhibitions supplemented by numerous events.
As a partner of the Zurich University of the Arts, the museum is also important for artistic education. The museum houses four important collections (Design, Graphics, Art Collections, Posters) and a specialist library open to the public.
As a partner of the Zurich University of the Arts, the museum is also important for artistic education. The museum houses four important collections (Design, Graphics, Art Collections, Posters) and a specialist library open to the public.
Ausstellungsstrasse 60
8005 Zürich
+41 (0)43 446 67 67
welcome@museum-gestaltung.ch
www.museum-gestaltung.ch
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+41 (0)43 446 67 67
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The Rietberg Museum in Zürich is the only art museum for non-European cultures in Switzerland. It… more
The Rietberg Museum in Zürich is the only art museum for non-European cultures in Switzerland. It possesses an internationally renowned collection of works from Asia, Africa, America and Oceania.
By presenting works of art, the museum seeks not only to make visitors aware of the fascinating diversity of forms of artistic expression, but also to arouse their interest in and understanding of other cultures, ideologies and religions.
The architectural highpoint of the “Emerald”, as the new museum extension is called, is the glass pavilion, which merges perfectly with the existing buildings in one of Zürich’s most beautiful parks, the Rieterpark.
By presenting works of art, the museum seeks not only to make visitors aware of the fascinating diversity of forms of artistic expression, but also to arouse their interest in and understanding of other cultures, ideologies and religions.
The architectural highpoint of the “Emerald”, as the new museum extension is called, is the glass pavilion, which merges perfectly with the existing buildings in one of Zürich’s most beautiful parks, the Rieterpark.
Gablerstrasse 15
8002 Zürich
+41 (0)44 206 31 31
museum.rietberg@zuerich.ch
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+41 (0)44 206 31 31
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The Swiss National Museum was built by Gustav Gull in 1898 in honor of the 50th anniversary of the… more
The Swiss National Museum was built by Gustav Gull in 1898 in honor of the 50th anniversary of the first federal constitution. The National Museum houses Switzerland's most comprehensive collection of artifacts pertaining to its cultural heritage. The more than 100-year-old museum building is reminiscent of a fairytale castle. Surrounded by towers, the courtyard is a unique venue for superlative events. The past comes to life indoors: How did earlier generations live, think and feel? Their material legacy - from handicrafts to ordinary everyday objects - provides us with answers from the prehistoric age right through to the present day. The National Museum also stages special exhibitions on topics relevant to society, thus offering temporary changes in perspective.
Current special exhibition: C’est la vie. Press photography since 1940
Book your ticket now online or at the Tourist Service at the Main Railway Station. Free admission with the city card ZürichCARD.
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Museumstrasse 2
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 218 65 11
kanzlei@slm.admin.ch
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Archaeological Collection of the University of Zürich
Exhibition about the fascinating world of the ancient… more
Archaeological Collection of the University of Zürich
Exhibition about the fascinating world of the ancient cultures.
Museum: original objects from all over the mediterranean.
Cast collection: more than 1000 cast of ancient sculptures.
Cast collection: more than 1000 cast of ancient sculptures.
Rämistrasse 73
8006 Zürich
+41 (0)44 634 28 11
www.archinst.uzh.ch
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The Architectural Forum offers an opportunity to discuss and debate themes related to architecture… more
The Architectural Forum offers an opportunity to discuss and debate themes related to architecture and urban planning. Set out as a hall of art rather than a museum, it focuses on the here-and-now rather than on architectural history. The Architectural Forum aims to have a say in shaping current planning and building policy. It is a stage, pulpit, auditorium, and exhibition area all at the same time.
Brauerstrasse 16
8004 Zürich
+41 (0)43 317 14 00
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www.af-z.ch
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+41 (0)43 317 14 00
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The collection at Zug’s art museum, the “Kunsthaus Zug”, encompasses a variety of spheres, ranging… more
The collection at Zug’s art museum, the “Kunsthaus Zug”, encompasses a variety of spheres, ranging from modern classics through to contemporary art, and also includes works by local artists.
Dorfstrasse 27
6301 Zug
+41 (0)41 725 33 44
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You will find Switzerland’s one and only “Circus Museum” in Rapperswil, where circus has a long… more
You will find Switzerland’s one and only “Circus Museum” in Rapperswil, where circus has a long tradition. Knie, the Swiss National Circus, has been based in Rapperswil ever since it first started up in 1919.
Travel back to the circus world of yesteryear through historical documents, magnificent old costumes, photos and video clips of big-top highlights.
Travel back to the circus world of yesteryear through historical documents, magnificent old costumes, photos and video clips of big-top highlights.
Fischmarktplatz 1
8640 Rapperswil
+41 (0)55 220 57 57
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Documentary exhibitions on socio-political topics in the galleries of Zürich‘s neo-Gothic… more
Documentary exhibitions on socio-political topics
in the galleries of Zürich‘s neo-Gothic Stadthaus.
Stadthausquai 17
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 412 31 23
ausstellungen@zuerich.ch
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The idea of creating a tree museum resulted from Enzo Enea’s work as a landscape architect.… more
The idea of creating a tree museum resulted from Enzo Enea’s work as a landscape architect.
There are over 50 trees from more than 25 species in the museum, some of which are more than 100 years old, and they produce an aura of solid immortality. They also highlight the significance of time in our hectic daily lives. A further 100 trees and plants can be found in the park surrounding the Tree Museum.
There are over 50 trees from more than 25 species in the museum, some of which are more than 100 years old, and they produce an aura of solid immortality. They also highlight the significance of time in our hectic daily lives. A further 100 trees and plants can be found in the park surrounding the Tree Museum.
Buechstrasse 12
8645 Rapperswil-Jona
+41 (0)55 225 55 55
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ETH Zürich Collection of Prints and Drawings
This collection features prints by the old masters: from Schongauer, Dürer, Rembrandt, and… more
ETH Zürich Collection of Prints and Drawings
This collection features prints by the old masters: from Schongauer, Dürer, Rembrandt, and Piranesi through to Goya. Swiss prints and drawings from the 19th and 20th centuries: from Bernhard Luginbühl, Dieter Roth and Franz Gertsch and Andy Warhol. The collection comprises around 150,000 individual sheets, folios and graphic cycles shown in monographic or thematic alternating exhibitions. Information about current exhibitions is printed in the daily press or may be obtained from the website.
Rämistrasse 101
8092 Zürich
+41 (0)44 632 40 46
info@gs.ethz.ch
www.graphischesammlung.ch
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+41 (0)44 632 40 46
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Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zürich
Through changing exhibitions and a kaleidoscope of events the Ethnographic Museum of the… more
Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zürich
Through changing exhibitions and a kaleidoscope of events the Ethnographic Museum of the University of Zürich brings the world of non-European cultures closer to the public through this collection of exciting objects and rare documents.
Pelikanstrasse 40
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 634 90 11
musethno@vmz.uzh.ch
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+41 (0)44 634 90 11
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focusTerra – The Earth Science Research and Information Centre of ETH Zurich
A fascinating geological journey from the centre of the Earth to the top of the Alpine mountains:… more
focusTerra – The Earth Science Research and Information Centre of ETH Zurich
A fascinating geological journey from the centre of the Earth to the top of the Alpine mountains: discover the dynamics, treasures, and archives of the Earth.
Sonneggstrasse 5
8006 Zürich
+41 (0)44 632 62 81
info_focusterra@erdw.ethz.ch
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With its pictures ranging from art to documentation of the ordinary, the Swiss Mecca of… more
With its pictures ranging from art to documentation of the ordinary, the Swiss Mecca of photography captivates not only hardened fans. Both contemporary and classical photography find a fascinating setting in the Museum of Photography.
And it’s all just 20 minutes away from Zürich City.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Grüzenstrasse 44+45
8400 Winterthur
+41 (0)52 234 10 60
fotomuseum@fotomuseum.ch
www.fotomuseum.ch
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+41 (0)52 234 10 60
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gta Architecture Exhibitions ETH Zürich
The Institute for the History and Theory of Architecture (gta) displays in its exhibitions… more
gta Architecture Exhibitions ETH Zürich
The Institute for the History and Theory of Architecture (gta) displays in its exhibitions historic and contemporary architectural designs from Switzerland and abroad.
Wolfgang Pauli-Strasse 15
8093 Zürich
+41 (0)44 633 29 36
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In the beautiful baroque interior of the guild house built 250 years ago, Swiss porcelain and… more
In the beautiful baroque interior of the guild house built 250 years ago, Swiss porcelain and faience dating back to the 18th century are on display.
Münsterhof 20
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 221 28 07
kanzlei@slm.admin.ch
www.nationalmuseum.ch
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+41 (0)44 221 28 07
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Haus zum Rech: Construction History Archive
This 800 year-old house is worth a visit for its history alone: flanked by two residential… more
Haus zum Rech: Construction History Archive
This 800 year-old house is worth a visit for its history alone: flanked by two residential medieval towers, it is a fitting home to the city's archive of architectural history and the town archives. Changing exhibitions provide insights into topics related to building construction history in Zürich. A large model of the city as it was in 1800 invites visitors to combine a tour of modern-day Zürich with a look back at the past.
Neumarkt 2
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 266 86 86
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The open cloister on the ground floor of the Helmhaus was previously used as a courtroom and… more
The open cloister on the ground floor of the Helmhaus was previously used as a courtroom and covered market but now functions as an exhibition space for young Swiss artists.
Limmatquai 31
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 251 61 77
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This exhibition of the history of Baden begins and ends in the present. A sloping ramp leads like… more
This exhibition of the history of Baden begins and ends in the present. A sloping ramp leads like a time machine past five "windows" taking visitors from the 20th century back into the past to the Romans and Helvetians.
Wettingerstrasse 2
5400 Baden
+41 (0)56 222 75 74
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+41 (0)56 222 75 74
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Otherwise known as "The Interdisciplinary Learning Museum!", the KULTURAMA documents and explains… more
Otherwise known as "The Interdisciplinary Learning Museum!", the KULTURAMA documents and explains 600 million years of evolutionary history of animals and human beings, human biology and aspects of the cultural history of mankind. The museum combines natural sciences with cultural history and offers visitors two exciting time travel experiences: the first, in the museum hall, leads you through 600 million years of evolution up to the time of the first advanced cultures while the second, on the gallery level, traces human life from birth to death.
Englischviertelstrasse 9
8032 Zürich
+41 (0)44 260 60 44
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Kunst(Zeug)Haus Rapperswil-Jona
The Kunst(Zeug)Haus in Rapperswil-Jona is a living center for Swiss contemporary art. Housed in a… more
Kunst(Zeug)Haus Rapperswil-Jona
The Kunst(Zeug)Haus in Rapperswil-Jona is a living center for Swiss contemporary art. Housed in a former armory, the Kunst(Zeug)Haus foundation combines the presentation of Swiss contemporary art with a unique atmospheric ambience.
A larger or smaller selection of the collection’s current number of 5000 works of art can be seen on a rotating basis (three to four year cycle).
A larger or smaller selection of the collection’s current number of 5000 works of art can be seen on a rotating basis (three to four year cycle).
Schönbodenstrasse 1
8640 Rapperswil-Jona
+41 (0)55 220 20 80
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The Kunsthalle Zürich exhibits international contemporary art. It aims to base its exhibitions on… more
The Kunsthalle Zürich exhibits international contemporary art. It aims to base its exhibitions on artistic practices and issues.
Until September 2010, the Kunsthalle Zürich (Museum of Fine Art) and other cultural institutions and galleries were located on the Löwenbräu Areal, which is Zürich’s top spot for contemporary art.
The renovations of the landmarked building on the Löwenbräu Areal will be finished in 2012, then it will be partially extended and expanded with two high-rise buildings. During this time, the Kunsthalle Zürich is displaying its exhibitions at Museum Bärengasse.
Until September 2010, the Kunsthalle Zürich (Museum of Fine Art) and other cultural institutions and galleries were located on the Löwenbräu Areal, which is Zürich’s top spot for contemporary art.
The renovations of the landmarked building on the Löwenbräu Areal will be finished in 2012, then it will be partially extended and expanded with two high-rise buildings. During this time, the Kunsthalle Zürich is displaying its exhibitions at Museum Bärengasse.
Bärengasse 22
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 272 15 15
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migros museum of Contemporary Art
The Migros Museum of Contemporary Art is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting and making… more
migros museum of Contemporary Art
The Migros Museum of Contemporary Art is dedicated to exhibiting, collecting and making international contemporary art accessible to a wide public.
Until September 2010, the Kunsthalle Zürich (Museum of Fine Art) and other cultural institutions and galleries were located on the Löwenbräu Areal, which is Zürich’s top spot for contemporary art.
The renovations of the landmarked building on the Löwenbräu Areal will be finished in 2012, then it will be partially extended and expanded with two high-rise buildings.
During this time, the Migros Museum of Contemporary Art is located in the new exhibition rooms of the Hubertus Exhibition in Zürich-Albisrieden.
Until September 2010, the Kunsthalle Zürich (Museum of Fine Art) and other cultural institutions and galleries were located on the Löwenbräu Areal, which is Zürich’s top spot for contemporary art.
The renovations of the landmarked building on the Löwenbräu Areal will be finished in 2012, then it will be partially extended and expanded with two high-rise buildings.
During this time, the Migros Museum of Contemporary Art is located in the new exhibition rooms of the Hubertus Exhibition in Zürich-Albisrieden.
Albisriederstrasse 199 A
8047 Zürich
+41 (0)44 277 20 50
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What is money? Where does it come from? What stories can it tell? Are there alternatives to it?… more
What is money? Where does it come from?
What stories can it tell? Are there alternatives
to it? These are the issues dealt with by the
MoneyMuseum.
Hadlaubstrasse 106
8006 Zürich
+41 (0)44 350 73 80
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Moulage Museum of the University and the University Hospital Zurich
This small but exceptional museum exhibits lifelike, three-dimensional wax replicas of skin… more
Moulage Museum of the University and the University Hospital Zurich
This small but exceptional museum exhibits lifelike, three-dimensional wax replicas of skin diseases
and body parts.
This collection of medical moulds dates back to 1917 and enjoys a worldwide reputation for the best preserved, most lifelike wax moulds.
This collection of medical moulds dates back to 1917 and enjoys a worldwide reputation for the best preserved, most lifelike wax moulds.
Haldenbachstrasse 14
8091 Zürich
+41 (0)44 255 56 85
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This museum shows paintings from the Jakob Briner Foundation, in particular landscapes, still… more
This museum shows paintings from the Jakob Briner Foundation, in particular landscapes, still lives, and pictures of people by Dutch masters of the 17th century, illustrating their impact on French, English and German painters of the 19th century. Visitors may also view a collection of miniature European likenesses from the 16th-19th centuries, donated to the museum by E. S. Kern.
And it’s all just 20 minutes away from Zürich City.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Marktgasse 20/Stadthausstrasse 57
8400 Winterthur
+41 (0)52 267 51 25
brinerundkern@win.ch
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Kyburg Castle is perched high up above the river Töss. Kyburg is eastern Switzerland's most… more
Kyburg Castle is perched high up above the river Töss. Kyburg is eastern Switzerland's most important feudal castle and now home to a lively, newly organized museum. Hear tales about knights and castle maidens, the local governor and his wife, the servants and the subjects. The torture chamber, medieval kitchen, armor, weaponry and newly restored chapel frescos dating from the 15th century all offer fascinating insights into life long ago.
Museum Schloss Kyburg
8314 Kyburg
+41 (0)52 232 46 64
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At the bequest of the last descendant of Sidney and Jenny Brown-Sulzer, John A. Brown, the… more
At the bequest of the last descendant of Sidney and Jenny Brown-Sulzer, John A. Brown, the impressionist and residential museum housed in the Villa Langmatt on Römerstrasse in Baden was opened to the public in 1990.
In the living quarters, which are presented with French furnishings, the villa houses an important collection of French impressionist art (Renoir, Cézanne, Monet) and rare collectors' items such as East Asian and European ceramics and carpets.
In the living quarters, which are presented with French furnishings, the villa houses an important collection of French impressionist art (Renoir, Cézanne, Monet) and rare collectors' items such as East Asian and European ceramics and carpets.
The Museum of Anthropology offers an overview of human evolution and early hominid finds in… more
The Museum of Anthropology offers an overview of human evolution and early hominid finds in Switzerland as well as interactive research opportunities.
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057 Zürich
+41 (0)44 635 49 54
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8057 Zürich
+41 (0)44 635 49 54
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The Museum of Art Winterthur possesses one of the most beautiful modern art collections in… more
The Museum of Art Winterthur possesses one of the most beautiful modern art collections in Switzerland.
Nowadays the old building houses an overwhelming number of masterpieces of French Impressionist art as well as works from other modern art movements. Here you will come across countless famous names like Monet, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, and Picasso. In the new building, a complete architectural contrast, both established and as yet unknown contemporary artists present their work in temporary exhibitions.
Nowadays the old building houses an overwhelming number of masterpieces of French Impressionist art as well as works from other modern art movements. Here you will come across countless famous names like Monet, Van Gogh, Kandinsky, and Picasso. In the new building, a complete architectural contrast, both established and as yet unknown contemporary artists present their work in temporary exhibitions.
And it’s all just 20 minutes away from Zürich City.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Museumstrasse 52
8400 Winterthur
+41 (0)52 267 51 62
info@kmw.ch
www.kmw.ch
Station: 10 Minuten zu Fuss ab Winterthur HB.
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+41 (0)52 267 51 62
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With the worldwide increase in armaments, particularly of nuclear weapons, the protection of the… more
With the worldwide increase in armaments, particularly of nuclear weapons, the protection of the civilian population also became an important issue for a neutral country like Switzerland.
For this reason, Switzerland’s Air Defense was transformed into a civil protection organization in the 1950s. Similar organizations exist today in many countries. The construction of secure shelters in residential buildings became obligatory throughout Switzerland as of 1963.
The Museum’s extensive collection includes numerous well-preserved original objects, such as blackout lamps, gas masks, field kitchens or food ration coupons.
Whether it be rescue equipment or surgical instruments, the exhibits on display convey a unique museum atmosphere.
For this reason, Switzerland’s Air Defense was transformed into a civil protection organization in the 1950s. Similar organizations exist today in many countries. The construction of secure shelters in residential buildings became obligatory throughout Switzerland as of 1963.
The Museum’s extensive collection includes numerous well-preserved original objects, such as blackout lamps, gas masks, field kitchens or food ration coupons.
Whether it be rescue equipment or surgical instruments, the exhibits on display convey a unique museum atmosphere.
gegenüber der Habsburgstrasse 17
8037 Zürich Wipkingen
+41 (0)44 411 22 11
juerg.hug@zuerich.ch
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8037 Zürich Wipkingen
+41 (0)44 411 22 11
juerg.hug@zuerich.ch
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Museum of Medical History of the University of Zürich
This University Museum is dedicated to the development of medicine since prehistoric times. It… more
Museum of Medical History of the University of Zürich
This University Museum is dedicated to the development of medicine since prehistoric times.
It tells the story of infectious diseases such as the plague, leprosy, syphilis, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, and Aids. The museum shows how medicines have evolved, explains how surgery used to be performed and illustrates the advances in anesthesia, asepsis, X-raying and blood substitute products which, since the 19th century, have allowed the development of modern surgery. Attitudes to patient treatments through history are also examined.
It tells the story of infectious diseases such as the plague, leprosy, syphilis, smallpox, tuberculosis, polio, and Aids. The museum shows how medicines have evolved, explains how surgery used to be performed and illustrates the advances in anesthesia, asepsis, X-raying and blood substitute products which, since the 19th century, have allowed the development of modern surgery. Attitudes to patient treatments through history are also examined.
Rämistrasse 69
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 634 20 71
info@mhiz.uzh.ch
www.medizin-museum.uzh.ch
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+41 (0)44 634 20 71
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Museum Strauhof Literature Exhibitions
The Museum Strauhof has four temporary exhibitions every year on literary themes. The building… more
Museum Strauhof Literature Exhibitions
The Museum Strauhof has four temporary exhibitions every year on literary themes.
The building is situated right in the heart of Zürich and has retained the character of an 18th century residence down to the present day.
The building is situated right in the heart of Zürich and has retained the character of an 18th century residence down to the present day.
Augustinergasse 9
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 216 31 39
literatur@prd.stzh.ch
www.strauhof.ch
Station: Rennweg
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+41 (0)44 216 31 39
literatur@prd.stzh.ch
www.strauhof.ch
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Mühlerama - Mill Museum in the Mühle Tiefenbrunnen
The Mühlerama is an experience for all the senses. The 100-year-old industrial mill clatters and… more
Mühlerama - Mill Museum in the Mühle Tiefenbrunnen
The Mühlerama is an experience for all the senses. The 100-year-old industrial mill clatters and thuds, and a permanent exhibition narrates the exciting story of grain. Special exhibitions, which change every year, are devoted to themes associated with food. The nostalgic rooms are also available for dinners and aperitifs.
Seefeldstrasse 231
8008 Zürich
+41 (0)44 422 76 60
info@muehlerama.ch
www.muehlerama.ch
Station: Bahnhof Tiefenbrunnen
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+41 (0)44 422 76 60
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North American Native Museum (NONAM)
In the North American Native Museum, you will find fascinating insights into the cultural… more
North American Native Museum (NONAM)
In the North American Native Museum, you will find fascinating insights into the cultural diversity of the North American Indians and Inuit. Furthermore: a pavilion to play and hang out in, a museum shop with books and North American native arts and crafts, as well as the “Sounding Museum” – which was recognized by the Swiss UNESCO Commission as a contribution to the International Year for the Rapprochement of Cultures – will amaze you when you realize how much you can see and discover with your ears.
Seefeldstrasse 317
8008 Zürich
+41 (0)43 499 24 40
nonam@ssd.stzh.ch
www.nonam.ch
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+41 (0)43 499 24 40
nonam@ssd.stzh.ch
www.nonam.ch
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Oskar Reinhart Winterthur, Römerholz
The Oskar Reinhart Collection «Am Römerholz» in Winterthur is one of the most distinguished… more
Oskar Reinhart Winterthur, Römerholz
The Oskar Reinhart Collection «Am Römerholz» in Winterthur is one of the most distinguished private collections of the 20th century. Oskar Reinhart (1885–1965) had a keen eye for fine European art from the fourteenth to early twentieth century. However, he was mainly interested in 19th-century French art, particularly the Impressionists. To that core interest he added individual works from earlier periods.
And it’s all just 20 minutes away from Zürich City.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Haldenstrasse 95
8400 Winterthur
+41 (0)52 269 27 40
sor@bak.admin.ch
www.roemerholz.ch
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+41 (0)52 269 27 40
sor@bak.admin.ch
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Oskar Reinhart Winterthur, Stadtgarten
On exhibition at the Oskar Reinhart Museum «Am Stadtgarten» are around 600 paintings by German,… more
Oskar Reinhart Winterthur, Stadtgarten
On exhibition at the Oskar Reinhart Museum «Am Stadtgarten» are around 600 paintings by German, Swiss and Austrian artists dating from the 18th to the 20th century. We owe this to the Winterthur art patron Oskar Reinhart.
Oskar Reinhart came from a wealthy Winterthur family and he shaped the artistic life of the city like no other. Starting at an early age, Reinhart committed himself to establishing his collection. One thing was clear: his art treasures were to be made accessible to the public. Oskar Reinhart's passion for art is still noticeable today when you wander through the rooms of the museum at the city park. The rooms, affectionately equipped with stylish period furniture, lend the museum a private atmosphere and invite you to stay.
Oskar Reinhart came from a wealthy Winterthur family and he shaped the artistic life of the city like no other. Starting at an early age, Reinhart committed himself to establishing his collection. One thing was clear: his art treasures were to be made accessible to the public. Oskar Reinhart's passion for art is still noticeable today when you wander through the rooms of the museum at the city park. The rooms, affectionately equipped with stylish period furniture, lend the museum a private atmosphere and invite you to stay.
And it’s all just 20 minutes away from Zürich City.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Stadthausstrasse 6
8400 Winterthur
+41 (0)52 267 51 72
museum.oskarreinhart@win.ch
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+41 (0)52 267 51 72
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Paleontological Museum of the University of Zürich
This university museum houses an important collection of marine saurians and fish species from the… more
Paleontological Museum of the University of Zürich
This university museum houses an important collection of marine saurians and fish species from the Middle Triassic period around 230 million years ago. The core of the exhibition focuses on the superbly preserved and scientifically very valuable fossils from Monte San Giorgio, an UNESCO world heritage in Southern Ticino.
Karl Schmid-Strasse 4
8006 Zürich
+41 (0)44 634 38 38
hfurrer@pim.unizh.ch
www.pim.uzh.ch
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+41 (0)44 634 38 38
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Encounter the giants of primeval times with your own eyes and ears. The museum presents a… more
Encounter the giants of primeval times with your own eyes and ears. The museum presents a dinosaur exhibition that is unique in the world with original skeletons of known dinosaurs dating back to the Jurassic period. In addition to the focus on its own excavations, the preparation of excavated bones and everything that has to do with dinosaurs, the museum also features other primeval figures: annual rotating special exhibits are integrated into the existing exhibition, complementing it with special themes and objects such as pterosaurs and marine saurians, a fossil whale, a marine crocodile and the world’s largest turtle.
For the convenience of its visitors, the museum has a cafeteria, a museum gift shop, and free parking.
For the convenience of its visitors, the museum has a cafeteria, a museum gift shop, and free parking.
Zürichstrasse 69
8607 Aathal-Seegräben
+41 (0)44 932 14 18
dino@sauriermuseum.ch
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8607 Aathal-Seegräben
+41 (0)44 932 14 18
dino@sauriermuseum.ch
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In twenty exhibition rooms, the museum displays the history of childhood and current developments.… more
In twenty exhibition rooms, the museum displays the history of childhood and current developments. Special exhibitions spotlight unfamiliar aspects of childhood. A living place, fascinating for young and old.
Ländliweg 7
5400 Baden
+41 (0)56 222 14 44
info@kindermuseum.ch
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5400 Baden
+41 (0)56 222 14 44
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At the Shedhalle close to the “Rote Fabrik” contemporary art and sociopolitical issues are linked… more
At the Shedhalle close to the “Rote Fabrik” contemporary art and sociopolitical issues are
linked by bringing together artistic, cultural and scientific practices.
Rotating themed exhibitions provide a fitting framework.
Seestrasse 395
8038 Zürich
+41 (0)44 481 59 50
info@shedhalle.ch
www.shedhalle.ch
Station: Rote Fabrik
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+41 (0)44 481 59 50
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Technorama – The Swiss Science Center
At the Technorama, the only science center in Switzerland, you can use all five senses to delve… more
Technorama – The Swiss Science Center
At the Technorama, the only science center in Switzerland, you can use all five senses to delve into natural and technological phenomena, and even discover some of their secrets. The exhibits are life-size, and the over 500 stations allow you to experiment with the real thing. As a result, not only parents and grandparents, but younger visitors as well, are guaranteed to have a “Eureka!” experience. The instructions at the stations are given in different languages, although the commentaries to the special shows are in German only.
And it’s all just 20 minutes away from Zürich City.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
The exhibition and accompanying infrastructure are wheelchair accessible. Because a large number of the experiments are interactive and can be touched and handled, Technorama is also suitable for the visually impaired.
Technoramastrasse 1
8404 Winterthur
+41 (0)52 244 08 44
info@technorama.ch
www.technorama.ch
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+41 (0)52 244 08 44
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Thomas Mann Archive, ETH Zürich
Manuscripts and original furnishings from Thomas Mann’s study in… more
Thomas Mann Archive, ETH Zürich
Manuscripts and original furnishings from Thomas Mann’s study in Kilchberg.
Schönberggasse 15
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 632 40 45
tma@tma.gess.ethz.ch
www.tma.ethz.ch
Station: Kantonsschule
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+41 (0)44 632 40 45
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This is where you can gain exciting insights into the history of Zürich’s streetcars. Original… more
This is where you can gain exciting insights into the history of Zürich’s streetcars. Original trams, uniforms, a large model streetcar system, the mobile “Cobralino” kids’ streetcar, and much more await you.
On the museum’s own no. 21 line, you can ride as they did in the good old days in historic streetcars: year-round (except December), on the last weekend of the month
Go to the streetcar schedule for the Museum no. 21 line
On the museum’s own no. 21 line, you can ride as they did in the good old days in historic streetcars: year-round (except December), on the last weekend of the month
Go to the streetcar schedule for the Museum no. 21 line
Forchstrasse 260
8008 Zürich
+41 (0)44 380 21 62
info@tram-museum.ch
www.tram-museum.ch
Station: Burgwies
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+41 (0)44 380 21 62
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The Villa Flora features French paintings from the 19th and 20th century in the former private… more
The Villa Flora features French paintings from the 19th and 20th century in the former private villa of dedicated collectors Hedy and Arthur Hahnloser-Bühler.
Today the treasure trove of paintings owned by the Hahnlosers is exhibited in changing exhibitions, organized by the Trägerverein Flora (supporting association), in invariably new, appealing contexts. With its authentic ambience and secluded garden Villa Flora, embellished by the museum architects Rittmeyer and Furrer, contributes to the pure enjoyment of art. In addition to the exhibitions, public guided tours, family Sundays, and topical events are on offer and Villa Flora is open to private groups even outside of normal opening hours.
Today the treasure trove of paintings owned by the Hahnlosers is exhibited in changing exhibitions, organized by the Trägerverein Flora (supporting association), in invariably new, appealing contexts. With its authentic ambience and secluded garden Villa Flora, embellished by the museum architects Rittmeyer and Furrer, contributes to the pure enjoyment of art. In addition to the exhibitions, public guided tours, family Sundays, and topical events are on offer and Villa Flora is open to private groups even outside of normal opening hours.
And it’s all just 20 minutes away from Zürich City.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Experience and discover the museums of Winterthur with the Winterthur museum pass: CHF 20 for 1 day (excluding Technorama and Kyburg), CHF 30 for 2 days (excluding Kyburg). The museum pass is available at Winterthur Tourismus or at the museums.
Tösstalstrasse 44
8400 Winterthur
+41 (0)52 212 99 66
info@villaflora.ch
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+41 (0)52 212 99 66
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Watch and Clock Museum Beyer Zürich
The Beyer Clock and Watch Museum in Zürich is home to one of the most significant private… more
Watch and Clock Museum Beyer Zürich
The Beyer Clock and Watch Museum in Zürich is home to one of the most significant private collections anywhere in the world. The museum has around 500 timepieces dating from 1400 B.C. to the present, starting out with basic non-mechanical clocks (sundials, scientific measuring instruments from the 16th and 17th centuries, oil clocks from southern Germany, hour-glasses and shepherd clocks) or magnificent clocks such as the Nuremberg tower clock dating from 1580.
Bahnhofstrasse 31
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)43 344 63 63
www.beyer-ch.com
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+41 (0)43 344 63 63
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Zoological Museum of the University of Zürich
The Museum of Zoology will transport you into the animal kingdom through sight, touch, and… more
Zoological Museum of the University of Zürich
The Museum of Zoology will transport you into the animal kingdom through sight, touch, and hearing.
Here both grown-ups and children can look through microscopes to study the beauty of tiny invertebrates or listen to the sounds of over 300 animals - from humming insects to whale songs. The variety of shapes, colors and structures in the animal world creates a sensation of awe and pleasure. The skeleton of a mammoth and the many models of rare and extinct species remind us of the changes taking place in the animal kingdom and of our responsibility for nature. Slide-shows, films and videos complete the exhibition.
Here both grown-ups and children can look through microscopes to study the beauty of tiny invertebrates or listen to the sounds of over 300 animals - from humming insects to whale songs. The variety of shapes, colors and structures in the animal world creates a sensation of awe and pleasure. The skeleton of a mammoth and the many models of rare and extinct species remind us of the changes taking place in the animal kingdom and of our responsibility for nature. Slide-shows, films and videos complete the exhibition.
Karl Schmid-Strasse 4
8006 Zürich
+41 (0)44 634 38 38
zminfo@zm.uzh.ch
www.zm.uzh.ch
Station: ETH/Universitätsspital
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+41 (0)44 634 38 38
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The „Zürich City of Guilds – moving pictures that move you” exhibition presents Zürich’s… more
The „Zürich City of Guilds – moving pictures that
move you” exhibition presents Zürich’s guild
history with the most up-to-date film technology.
Short films in German and English.
Housed in one of the oldest corners of the old town, this beautiful collection of European toys… more
Housed in one of the oldest corners of the old town, this beautiful collection of European toys from the 18th to the beginning of the 20th century reflects the life of these periods in miniature. Railways and steam engines bear witness to the technical revolution, dolls and their dresses illustrate fashion trends, and doll houses mirror the interiors of times now long past. Tin figures, old games, wooden toys, children's books, toy kitchens, all can be found here.
Fortunagasse 15
8001 Zürich
+41 (0)44 211 93 05
www.zürcher-spielzeugmuseum.ch
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