Events in Zurich - Art exhibitions

Glacier Dreams

The permanent exhibition «Archaeology in Switzerland» is shown in the first upper floor in the new wing of Christ Gantenbein Architects.

Visual communication is all around us. Selected examples from the Swiss National Museum’s extensive graphic art collection illustrate the power of visual language.

Paint flow = life flow

Art for all

Die Ausstellung bietet Einblick in Leben, Werk und Wirken des berühmten Zürcher Predigers, Autors und Physiognomen <a href="https://lavater."></a>

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Der indische Maler

The city and canton of Zurich have a long and chequered history. This will be shown in a permanent exhibition at the National Museum.

The city and canton of Zurich have a long and chequered history. This will be shown in a permanent exhibition at the National Museum.

Traditionelle Zahlungsmittel sind Gaben in traditionellen Gesellschaften.

Monumental buildings set the stage for political power. The exhibition sheds light on this questionable tradition based on Le Corbusier’s designs and visions.

The permanent exhibition features more than 1,000 exhibits from the collection, including nostalgic memorabilia, documents and images from the FIFA archives.

With works by Heidi Bucher, Eva Fàbregas, Kimsooja, Dóra Maurer, Bruce Nauman, Steven Parrino, Chiharu Shiota and Franz West.

From October 2019, the Swiss National Museum’s collections will be presented in the renovated historical west wing of the National Museum Zurich.

Many children dream of travelling back in time. In the new family exhibition we make this dream come true!

In derSammlung Johann CasparLavater finden sich verschiedenste zeitgenössische Gegenstände, Autografen, Werke und Bilder von Johann Caspar Lavater (1741–1801).

What binds a community together? Initially one might assume it is to do with having the same language, external enemies or economic interests.

Ausgewählte Werke der Sammlung

The 1,000-m2 Swiss history exhibition depicts how Switzerland came to be over a period of 550 years.

Warfare has been a defining element of Switzerland’s history.

Switzerland is one of the world’s leading financial centres – but how did its close association with banking evolve?

The Museum für Gestaltung Zürich holds the largest international design collection in Switzerland. The permanent exhibition presents highlights from it and makes parts of the archive accessible.

Kunst und Archäologie

Sabine Marcelis creates sensual experiences out of light, color, and materiality. Her first museum exhibition features works and spaces in which plays of light generate an immersive experience.

Unser Rundgang führt durch drei historische Räume: Den Lochmannsaal, die Steiner-Waser-Stube und die Zunftmeisterstube.

Winter festivities in the courtyard of the Zurich State Museum: immersive light shows, a fondue chalet, food stands, and DJs. November 5–December 30, 2026; free admission to the festival.

Der ideale Einstieg in die Ausstellung

This year’s traditional crib exhibition is all about the Baby Jesus. He is at the heart of the Christian Christmas story, which also makes him the main character in nativity scenes.

An artist of the century at the Kunsthaus

From 31 May to 4 June 2027, the National Museum Zurich will once again be transformed into a unique setting for the concert evenings of the boutique festival ZKB Unique Moments.