History of Switzerland The 1,000-m2 Swiss history exhibition depicts how Switzerland came to be over a period of 550 years. Find out more about: + History of Switzerland
Simply Zurich The city and canton of Zurich have a long and chequered history. This will be shown in a permanent exhibition at the National Museum. Find out more about: + Simply Zurich
Queens of their Discipline – Posters by Women Designers This exhibition tells the story of the poster, using exclusively reprints of works by international women designers, for once. Find out more about: + Queens of their Discipline – Posters by Women Designers
31st Zurich Christmas market at the main station From Thursday, November 21 to Tuesday, December 24, 2024, the 31st Zurich Christmas Market will be held at Zurich Main Station, creating a festive atmosphere in the main hall. Find out more about: + 31st Zurich Christmas market at the main station
The winter wonderland of Christmas magic Numerous food stands and cozy moments Find out more about: + The winter wonderland of Christmas magic
Oliviero Toscani: Photography and Provocation The exhibition provides an opportunity to discuss social conventions, ethics and aesthetics. Find out more about: + Oliviero Toscani: Photography and Provocation
Japanese Graphic Design Today With numerous originals and creations that have never before been shown outside of Japan, the exhibition provides an insight into the vast array of its contemporary design practices. Find out more about: + Japanese Graphic Design Today
A magic carpet ride through history Many children dream of travelling back in time. In the new family exhibition we make this dream come true! Find out more about: + A magic carpet ride through history
Collection NONAM NONAM invites you on a short journey through the great North America and offers exciting insights into the art and cultures of indigenous nations. Find out more about: + Collection NONAM
colonial With objects, works of art, photographs and documents, the exhibition offers a comprehensive overview of Switzerland's colonial history for the first time. Find out more about: + colonial
Collection Insights – 7 Perspectives «Collection Insights» examines selected objects in the collection from different angles and explore how the museum’s collecting, exhibiting, and educational activities are interconnected. Find out more about: + Collection Insights – 7 Perspectives
Archaeology in Switzerland The permanent exhibition «Archaeology in Switzerland» is shown in the first upper floor in the new wing of Christ Gantenbein Architects. Find out more about: + Archaeology in Switzerland
Christmas & Cribs The traditional nativity scene exhibition at the National Museum presents nativity scenes from all over the world and this year places a special focus on animals and their symbolism. Find out more about: + Christmas & Cribs
Ideas of Switzerland What binds a community together? Initially one might assume it is to do with having the same language, external enemies or economic interests. Find out more about: + Ideas of Switzerland
The collection of the FIFA World Football Museum The permanent exhibition features more than 1,000 items from the collection, including nostalgic memorabilia, documents and images from FIFA's archives. Find out more about: + The collection of the FIFA World Football Museum
The collection From October 2019, the Swiss National Museum’s collections will be presented in the renovated historical west wing of the National Museum Zurich. Find out more about: + The collection
Marina Abramović Marina Abramović, a pioneer of performance art, is showing her first major retrospective in Switzerland at the Kunsthaus Zürich. Find out more about: + Marina Abramović
Matthew Wong – Vincent van Gogh With his impressive landscape paintings, the Canadian painter and illustrator Matthew Wong (1984 Toronto - 2019 Edmonton), who died young, became a phenomenon shortly before his death. Find out more about: + Matthew Wong – Vincent van Gogh
Concepts of the All-Over Group exhibition with expansive works of art by Carlos Bunga, Carlos Cruz-Diez, Fritz Glarner, Ana Montiel, Reto Pulfer, Christine Streuli and Esther Stocker. Find out more about: + Concepts of the All-Over
Lucien Hervé: Built Light In this exhibition, Hervé’s images of the works of numerous master builders will be shown alongside the oeuvre of Le Corbusier. Find out more about: + Lucien Hervé: Built Light
Zürcher Geschichte / Zunftgeschichte - Eine audiovisuelle Ausstellung Unser Rundgang führt durch drei historische Räume: Den Lochmannsaal, die Steiner-Waser-Stube und die Zunftmeisterstube. Find out more about: + Zürcher Geschichte / Zunftgeschichte - Eine audiovisuelle Ausstellung
Circus Conelli 2024 - The original For many Zurich residents, the Advent season begins when the romantic, sparkling Conelli tent is erected on the Bauschänzli. Find out more about: + Circus Conelli 2024 - The original
Römische Geschichte in 12 Münzen Von der mythischen Gründung Roms über die Kriege gegen Karthago bis zu den Machtkämpfen nach der Ermordung Caesars: Eine neue Präsentation des MoneyMuseums erzählt mit Hilfe von 12 herausragenden Find out more about: + Römische Geschichte in 12 Münzen
Traditionelle Zahlungsmittel Traditionelle Zahlungsmittel sind Gaben in traditionellen Gesellschaften. Find out more about: + Traditionelle Zahlungsmittel
Water: Designing for the future The exhibition Water shows design concepts from across the globe that have the potential to radically reshape our future. Find out more about: + Water: Designing for the future
Uetliberger Weihnachtsmarkt Ein bunter Marktplatz für Kreativschaffende der zum Entdecken und Stöbern einlädt. Find out more about: + Uetliberger Weihnachtsmarkt
23rd Zurich Santa Claus Swim A somewhat unusual - but all the more popular - tradition is the Santa Claus swim. Every year in December, hardened swimmers in St. Nicholas costumes plunge into the Limmat. Find out more about: + 23rd Zurich Santa Claus Swim
48. Zürcher Silvesterlauf The traditional Advent run for young and old in Zurich city center. Find out more about: + 48. Zürcher Silvesterlauf
Consumer worlds From markets to department stores to online: where and how we shop has changed drastically over the past 170 years. And consumption itself is constantly evolving, too. Find out more about: + Consumer worlds
New Year's Eve magic Every year, more than 150,000 visitors from Switzerland and abroad attend the big New Year's Eve party at Zurich's lake basin and marvel at the illuminated sky on New Year's Eve. Find out more about: + New Year's Eve magic
Forced Fostering State intervention in the lives of people who failed to conform to social standards was once common practice in Switzerland. Find out more about: + Forced Fostering
Art on Ice On stage internationally known music stars and on the ice Olympic, World and European champions. Find out more about: + Art on Ice
Zurich Marathon The Zurich Marathon is popular both with pro athletes and amateurs and provides a unique running experience in and around Zurich. Find out more about: + Zurich Marathon