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
Swiss National Holiday 01/08/2025 closed
Street Parade 09/08/2025 closed

Special Closing
Monday 15 – Wednesday 24/09/2025

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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