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Exhibitions

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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

About us

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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

  • Today
    18:00 Uhr
    3.9.2026, 18:00: AUSGEBUCHT Vernissage | «Neubenennen – Menschen, Dinge, Orte»
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  • Today
    18:45 Uhr
    3.9.2026, 18:45: Vernissage «Neubenennen» | «Wintergarten» Listening Session
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  • Sat, 5.9.
    18:00 Uhr
    5.9.2026, 18:00: Lange Nacht der Zürcher Museen im Völkerkundemuseum
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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

3 September 2026: 10 am – 6 pm (due to the vernissage)
10 September 2026: 10 am – 3 pm closed; 3 – 7 pm open

 

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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