Museums in Zurich

Four collections – Poster, Design, Graphics and Applied Art – encompass more than 500,000 objects at the Museum für Gestaltung. Switzerland’s foremost museum of design and visual communication is also one of the leading institutions in Europe, known for its fascinating temporary exhibitions.

The Kunsthaus Zürich is the largest art museum in Switzerland. In the classic Moser Building and David Chipperfield's modern new building, you will discover works from the Middle Ages to the present day.

The Kunsthalle Zurich is one of the most influential museums for contemporary art with an international appeal. Whether in solo exhibitions, reflective work overviews or thematic group exhibitions, artistic territory is continuously being explored.

The Helmhaus is located on the right-hand banks of the River Limmat in Zurich’s old town. Its temporary exhibitions reflect the lively art scene in Switzerland.

From Urs Fischer and Yoko Ono to Ugo Rondinone: the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst is completely devoted to contemporary art – and the Löwenbräu-Areal is the perfect location for it.

WOW Museum Zurich – Room for Illusions Come and be amazed by our rooms full of surprising illusions and new perspectives! A museum with a difference for visitors of all ages. A cultural highlight in the heart of Zurich, just 50m from the main train station.

The regional city headquarters of the Zurich police force houses a fresco by Augusto Giacometti (1877-1947) that is one of the most important works of art and architecture in the city of Zurich.