Museums in Zurich
The Swiss National Museum, the Kunsthaus Zürich and the Museum Rietberg in Zurich, the Fotomuseum in Winterthur and the industrial heritage around Lake Zurich and the Limmat.
Zurich Museum Guide
Our guide lists 72 museums in Zurich across 24 towns and cities. You’ll find the widest choice in Zurich (31), Winterthur (16), and Bäretswil (2).
Broken down by focus, the largest shares go to Art & Design (31%), City & Regional Museums (15%), and Science & Technology (13%) – 10 of our 12 categories are represented.
25 museums are free to visit. For the others with a published price, a regular adult ticket costs CHF 14 at the median, and the middle half charge between CHF 10 and CHF 17.
32 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, 42 offer dedicated programs for families, and 27 have a café or restaurant. These figures come from our ongoing research – museums whose details we haven’t verified yet aren’t included in the counts.
Top 10 museums in Zurich
The best-known museums in Zurich
Kunsthaus ZürichArt · Zurich
Landesmuseum ZürichHistory · Zurich
Museum RietbergWorld cultures · Zurich
Museum für GestaltungArt · Zurich
FIFA MuseumSpecial · Zurich
Pavillon Le CorbusierArt · Zurich
Sammlung Oskar Reinhart «Am Römerholz»Art · Winterthur
Swiss Science Center TechnoramaTechnology · Winterthur
Kunsthalle ZürichArt · Zurich
Museum Haus KonstruktivArt · Zurich
Museums in Zurich with free admission
Migros Museum für GegenwartskunstArt · Zurich
Völkerkundemuseum der Universität ZürichWorld cultures · Zurich
MoneyMuseumHistory · Zurich- Naturhistorisches Museum der Universität ZürichNature · Zurich
Ortsmuseum KüsnachtRegional · Küsnacht- swissjazzoramaSpecial · Uster
Archäologische Sammlung der Universität ZürichArchaeology · Zurich
Atelier Hermann HallerArt · Zurich
Burg MaurCastles & Palaces · Maur
focusTerraNature · Zurich
Museums in Zurich with programs for families
- Kunsthaus ZürichArt · Zurich
- Landesmuseum ZürichHistory · Zurich
- Museum RietbergWorld cultures · Zurich
- Museum für GestaltungArt · Zurich
- FIFA MuseumSpecial · Zurich
- Pavillon Le CorbusierArt · Zurich
- Sammlung Oskar Reinhart «Am Römerholz»Art · Winterthur
- Swiss Science Center TechnoramaTechnology · Winterthur
- Kunsthalle ZürichArt · Zurich
- Museum Haus KonstruktivArt · Zurich
Wheelchair-accessible museums in Zurich
- Kunsthaus ZürichArt · Zurich
- Landesmuseum ZürichHistory · Zurich
- Museum RietbergWorld cultures · Zurich
- Museum für GestaltungArt · Zurich
- FIFA MuseumSpecial · Zurich
- Swiss Science Center TechnoramaTechnology · Winterthur
- Kunsthalle ZürichArt · Zurich
- Museum Haus KonstruktivArt · Zurich
Fotomuseum WinterthurArt · Winterthur
Mammutmuseum NiederweningenNature · Niederweningen
Museums in Zurich with the highest published visitor numbers
By category
Cities with the most museums
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
How many museums are there in Zurich?
Our directory currently lists 72 museums in Zurich across 24 towns and cities.
What are the best-known museums in Zurich?
Some of the best known are Kunsthaus Zürich, Landesmuseum Zürich, Museum Rietberg, Museum für Gestaltung, and FIFA Museum.
Which museums in Zurich offer free admission?
25 museums are free to visit – for example Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst, Völkerkundemuseum der Universität Zürich, MoneyMuseum, and Naturhistorisches Museum der Universität Zürich.
Which museums in Zurich are open on Mondays?
Many museums are closed on Mondays, but according to their regular hours 8 are open, such as Swiss Science Center Technorama, Tram-Museum Zürich, and Lindt Home of Chocolate.
Which museums in Zurich are wheelchair accessible?
32 museums are fully wheelchair accessible, including Kunsthaus Zürich, Landesmuseum Zürich, and Museum Rietberg. Others are partially accessible – you’ll find the details on each museum’s page.
How much does it cost to visit museums in Zurich?
A regular adult ticket costs CHF 14 at the median, with prices ranging from CHF 5 to CHF 34. Children, students and families usually pay less.
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