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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.

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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.

Andre Ntagwabira and Alexis Malefakis

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

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Events at the Museum

  • Thu, 27.8.
    18:00 Uhr
    27.8.2026, 18:00: Rundgang in «Rumble in the Archive»
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  • Sat, 29.8.
    14:30 Uhr
    29.8.2026, 14:30: Scientifica – «Was steckt in einem Namen?»
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  • Sun, 30.8.
    13:00 Uhr
    30.8.2026, 13:00: Scientifica – «Was steckt in einem Namen?»
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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

Street Parade 8 August 2026: closed

 

University Library at the Museum

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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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