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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.

News

8 Apr 2026

"Provenance Hacks" – Increased Transparency in the Collections

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27 Mar 2026

"Relationships Rather Than Ownership"

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20 Mar 2026

The "Benin Bronzes" are going back to Nigeria

More about The "Benin Bronzes" are going back to Nigeria

Events at the Museum

Thu, 2.7.

18:00 Uhr

2.7.2026, 18:00: Guided Tour in "Symphởny of Spices"

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Thu, 30.7.

18:00 Uhr

30.7.2026, 18:00: Rundgang in «Rumble in the Archive»

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Thu, 27.8.

18:00 Uhr

27.8.2026, 18:00: Rundgang in «Rumble in the Archive»

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Additional Information

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

Swiss National Holiday 1 August 2026: closed
Street Parade 8 August 2026: closed

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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