Musée Visionnaire
Museum of visionary art, Art Brut and Outsider Art in Zurich's Old Town, in rooms designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann.
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About the museum
The Musée Visionnaire was founded in Zurich in 2013 as a nonprofit organization. By its own account, it searches archives, studios and psychiatric institutions for works by artists who are little known or fall through the cracks of established art categories. The house understands visionary art as art that breaks with conventions, overcomes rules and questions norms.
The rooms at Predigerplatz in Zurich's Niederdorf district were designed in 1968 by the Zurich architects Trix and Robert Haussmann; the house includes a courtyard garden. The museum shows changing exhibitions and complements them with guided tours, workshops and programs for schools, children and families, which it regards as a third exhibition space.
Since about 2018 the museum has been building its own collection, which now comprises 374 works and grows through purchases and donations. It is cataloged online and is also lent to other museums. Further focuses include street art walks, for example on Harald Naegeli and Ben Wilson.
Highlights
- Art Brut, Outsider Art and visionary art in Zurich's Niederdorf
- Rooms of 1968 by architects Trix and Robert Haussmann, with courtyard garden
- Own collection of 374 works, cataloged online
- Guided tours and street art walks on Naegeli and Ben Wilson
- Free admission on Thursdays 17:00–20:00
- Founded
- 2013
- Operated by
- Musée Visionnaire (gemeinnützige Organisation)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | CHF 10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | CHF 8AHV/IV recipients, members of VMS and ICOM, groups of 6 or more people |
| Children & teens | freefree up to age 15 · Children and young people under 16 have free admission. |
| Seniors | CHF 8AHV |
| Visitors with disabilities | CHF 8IV |
| Students & apprentices | CHF 5Students, pupils and apprentices up to age 24, as well as KulturLegi holders |
| Groups (6+ people) | CHF 8 per personGroups of 6 or more people |
Free admission: Thursdays 17:00–20:00
Free admission for museum members and holders of the Zürich Card. Public guided tours cost an additional CHF 10.
Accessibility
- Partially wheelchair accessible
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
According to Zürich Tourismus, partly accessible for wheelchair users and visually impaired people; the museum's website refers to detailed information in the OK:GO database.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 15 |
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- Family tours & workshops
The museum offers workshops, studios and discovery tours for schools, children and families; children under 16 have free admission.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Rudolf-Brun-Brücke
Tram 4 or 15 to Rudolf-Brun-Brücke; tram 3 or bus 31 to Central or Neumarkt.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
- Private parties
- Corporate events
Up to 70 guests.
The rooms designed by Trix and Robert Haussmann in 1968, including the courtyard garden, can be rented: receptions for 10–70 people, workshops and conferences for up to 60 people. Usually outside opening hours (Wednesday to Sunday from 17:00, Thursdays from 20:00, Mondays and Tuesdays all day).
Inquiries & detailsPlan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography is permitted (according to the Zurich museum directory). |
| Good to know | According to Zürich Tourismus, public guided tours take place on the first Sunday of each month at 14:00. Private group tours are possible at any time by advance booking (CHF 200 during opening hours, CHF 250 outside, with a CHF 50 surcharge on weekends); street art walks on Ben Wilson (CHF 200) and Harald Naegeli (CHF 250). |
