Welcome

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.

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
Thursday 17/04/2025 10 am – 4 pm
Easter 18–20/05/2025 closed
Easter Monday 21/04/2025 11 am – 5 pm
May 1st closed
Ascension Day 29/05/2025 closed
Whit Sunday 08/06/2025 11 am – 5 pm
Whit Monday 09/06/2025 closed

During the semester:
Monday 2 pm – 5 pm
Tuesday 9 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm
Wednesday 2 pm – 5 pm
Thursday 2 pm – 5 pm
Friday 9 am – 1 pm and 2 pm – 5 pm

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