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Our changing exhibitions offer insights into the knowledge and skills of people in the world and invite all of us to respectfully meet each other.

Our museum is located in downtown Zurich near Paradeplatz/Bahnhofstrasse in the University of Zurich’s Old Botanical Garden. Open Tuesday to Sunday, free admission.

We are the Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich. The main focus of our exhibitions and our research are human competences and skill.

Events at the Museum

  • Today
    09:30 Uhr
    30.5.2026, 09:30: Tastes and Tongues: Imagining the Filipino Through Food and Language
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  • Thu, 4.6.
    19:00 Uhr
    4.6.2026, 19:00: Züri brännt
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  • Sat, 6.6.
    15:00 Uhr
    6.6.2026, 15:00: Wer bestimmt die Stadt?
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Additional Information

Opening Hours

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10 am – 5 pm
Thursday 10 am – 7 pm
Saturday 2 pm – 5 pm
Sunday 11 am – 5 pm
Monday closed

Entry free of charge

Special Opening Hours

Friday 19 June 2026: 10–12 am and 2–5 pm
(closed during lunchtime due to a team event)
Swiss National Holiday 1 August 2026: closed
Street Parade 8 August 2026: closed

 

University Library at the Museum

More about University Library at the Museum

Monday 1 pm – 5 pm
Tuesday 1 pm – 5 pm
Wednesday 1 pm – 5 pm
Thursday 1 pm – 5 pm
Friday 1 pm – 5 pm

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