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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

  • Fri, 12.6.
    18:30 Uhr
    12.6.2026, 18:30: Katô: Dreams of Dark Earth
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  • Sat, 13.6.
    15:00 Uhr
    13.6.2026, 15:00: Gesprächskreis «Ans Licht geholt – Trazido a Luz»
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  • Fri, 19.6.
    15:00 Uhr
    19.6.2026, 15:00: Einblicke ins sanierte Depot
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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

Friday 19 June 2026: 10–12 am and 2–5 pm
(closed during lunchtime due to a team event)
Swiss National Holiday 1 August 2026: closed
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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