Art, Culture and Museums in Zurich

Museums, concerts, theaters, and festivals: this is Zurich’s lively cultural scene.

Only in Zurich

Fans make the pilgrimage to Zurich for these art and cultural highlights:

Kunsthaus Zürich

Kunsthaus Zürich

Culture

Museum für Gestaltung – Ausstellungsstrasse

Culture

Landesmuseum Zürich

National Museum Zurich

Culture

Die Zürcher Galerienmeile

The Gallery Mile

Art

Pavillon Le Corbusier

Pavillon Le Corbusier

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Dada Fakten

Dada Zurich

Art and Culture

Harald Naegeli

Harald Naegeli

The Sprayer of Zurich

Theater Spektakel

Zürcher Theater Spektakel

August 14 – 31, 2025

Art Currently on Show

Design for All? Diversity as the Norm

Until October 20, 2024
The exhibition presents contemporary approaches to inclusive design that make the environment more accessible. Five international design studios show how they integrate social diversity into their work.
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Kunsthaus Zürich

Marina Abramović

October 25, 2024 – February 16, 2025
An insight into the 50-year oeuvre of the performance art pioneer shows works in which she tested the boundaries of her own physical and mental endurance and invited the audience to share these experiences with her.
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Museum Rietberg, exterior view

In Dialogue with Benin

Until February 2025
Forty works of art and multimedia stationsrelating to the history of the kingdom of Benin are presented in the context of colonial injustice and restitution and offer insights into the turbulent times of these cultural assets.
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Art in the Open Air

Those who explore Zurich with their eyes wide open will find art on every corner: buildings of architectural significance and art installations in public places or in the middle of parks and gardens invite guests to enjoy art outside in the open air.

Y – Sislej Xhafa, Zürich

Art in Public Places

Art

Numerous sculptures, monuments, and installations adorn Zurich’s public spaces.

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RWI, Universität Zürich

Architectural Highlights

Philipp Heer

The Instagrammer reveals his favorite spots for architectural photography.

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Bruno Weber Park

City Oases

Places of Interest

Cultural insider tips for urban explorers that are diving for as yet unknown pearls.

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Art Indoors

Kunsthaus Zürich

Art Museums in Zurich

Culture

Modern paintings, photography or design: Zurich offers a range of museums for art lovers.

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Löwenbräu Areal

Löwenbräu-Areal

Culture

The Löwenbräu-Areal is a neat blend of old brewery and modern architecture.

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Zurich Opera House

Zurich Opera House

Culture

The Zurich Opera House is among the best in the world.

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Schauspielhaus Zürich, Pfauen

Schauspielhaus Zürich: Pfauen

Culture

The Schauspielhaus Zürich: Pfauen inspires with spoken theater, dance, performance, and more.

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Tonhalle Zürich

Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich

Culture

Anyone who loves classical music should not miss the Tonhalle-Orchester Zürich under Paavo Järvi.

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Guests can find out more about art, design, and architecture on these private guided tours.

Erweiterungsbau Landesmuseum

Architecture in Zurich

Experience

Zurich´s architecture and defining buildings are explained and showcased on this walking tour.

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Cabaret Voltaire

Dada Art Movement

Experience

This fascinating city tour explains how Dadaism turned Zurich upside down.

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Richard Wagner

Richard Wagner in Zürich

Experience

A guided tour of Zurich as the famous composer, Richard Wagner, knew and loved it.

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E-Bike

E-Bike Tour Public Art

Experience

This city tour takes participants by e-bike to the works of art in public spaces in Zürich-West.

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Stadtführung Made in Zurich

City Tour: Made in Zurich

Experience

Visit the stores of creative people who sell handmade, local products and original Zurich design.

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