- Address: Museumstrasse 2, Zurich 8021, Switzerland
- Hours: Open Tue - Sun 10am - 5pm. Thursdays the museum is open until 7pm. Swiss national holiday, 1st August 2013 : Open 10am to 5pm
- Admission: Adult: CHF 10; Reduced: CHF 8; Child: Free
Swiss National Museum Tours
Almost 1 million artifacts make up the permanent collection, which takes the visitor on a journey from ancient Switzerland, through the Middle Ages and into the 20th century. Personal items, handicrafts, artworks, furnishings and household items are among the many relics, bringing the past back to life through a series of evocative displays. Highlights include artifacts from as far back as the 4th millennium B.C; a significant collection of 9th century Carolingian art; a Swiss warfare exhibit of weaponry and armor; and an exhibit devoted to the traditional art of Swiss clock making. A regular series of temporary exhibitions supplement the permanent galleries, with recent showcases including themes like Swiss fashion and design and Roman history.
Practical Info
Tours & Tickets
Swiss National Museum Entrance Ticket in Zurich
The National Museum Zurich, which stands next to Zurich Main Train Station, is reminiscent of a fairytale castle. However, anyone passing through the arches ... Read more
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 2 to 3 hours
Swiss National Museum Admission and the Zurich Experience Sightseeing Tour
Devote a day to Zurich’s sights, history and heritage with a brand new bus tour combined with admission to the Swiss National Museum. View top Zurich ... Read more
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: Varies
Zurich City Highlights with Felsenegg Cable Car Ride
See top Zurich attractions such as the Swiss National Museum, Old Town (Alstadt) and the Zurich Opera House and tour the surrounding areas by ferry and cable ... Read more
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Supersaver: Zurich Highlights Tour, Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein from Zurich
See Zurich’s highlights and visit the Rhine Falls and Stein am Rhein village on a Super Saver combining two popular Zurich tours in one day at a discounted ... Read more
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Zurich Super Saver 2: Rhine Falls including Best of Zurich City Tour
Combine nature and city culture on the Zurich Super Saver 2 tour, and enjoy two best-selling tours at a discounted price. Start the morning with a coach trip ... Read more
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 1 day (approx.)
Zurich Highlights Tour
See the highlights of the business and cultural hub of Switzerland on this sightseeing coach tour of Zurich. Admire top attractions like the medieval Old Town ... Read more
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: 2 hours (approx.)
Private Tour: Zurich City Highlights
Get to know Zurich on a 2-hour or 4-hour private tour by minivan. This comprehensive sightseeing tour offers a flexible itinerary that’s tailored to your ... Read more
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Duration: Varies
