Schweizer Finanzmuseum
Switzerland's first museum devoted to the world of finance shows one of the largest collections of historical securities, in Hard Turm Park in Zürich-West.
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About the museum
The Schweizer Finanzmuseum opened in June 2017 at the headquarters of SIX Group in the Zürich-West district of Zürich. It sees itself as the first museum in Switzerland devoted entirely to money and financial markets, and it is run by SIX.
The basis is a collection of historical securities built up by a foundation established in 2001. It comprises around 10,000 shares and bonds from over 150 countries and covers the period from the 16th century to today. From 2003 to 2016 the collection was on view as the Museum Wertpapierwelt in Olten. With the move to Zürich it became part of the new Finanzmuseum.
The permanent exhibition, covering about 300 square meters, uses original pieces, video sequences and touchscreen animations to explain how stock exchanges work, what a share is, and how the modern financial economy developed. In addition there are workshops, guided tours and online exhibitions on topics such as trade history or the economy of the 1920s. From December 2026 the house will be temporarily closed for the redesign of the exhibitions.
Highlights
- One of the largest collections of historical securities in the world, with around 10,000 pieces
- Originals bearing the signatures of well-known figures such as Maria Theresa, Thomas A. Edison and John D. Rockefeller
- Interactive stations on the stock exchange, shares and financial markets
- Free audio guide app in German and English
- Theme tours, children's workshops and the Crime & Wine game for groups
- Founded
- 2017
- Operated by
- SIX Group
Admission & discounts
| Adults | CHF 10 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | CHF 8Students, apprentices, and recipients of AHV and IV (Swiss old-age and disability pensions) |
| Children & teens | CHF 8free up to age 11 · Young people aged 12 to 18 pay CHF 8. |
| Seniors | CHF 8AHV recipients |
| Visitors with disabilities | CHF 8IV recipients |
| Students & apprentices | CHF 8Students and apprentices |
| Groups | –Private tours: CHF 130 flat fee plus CHF 8 admission per person. |
Free admission: Public guided tour on the first Thursday of every month, 18:00–19:00, included in admission.
Payment only by card or TWINT; no cash.
Accessibility
- 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
Wheelchair access available.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 11 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Hands-on stations
Children up to age 12 have free admission; public children's workshops are offered.
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Sportweg
Tram 4 or 51
By car
Paid parking
Paid parking spaces in Hard Turm Park.
The museum is located in Hard Turm Park, opposite the Sportweg stop.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Café
- Coat check
- Lockers
Café West in the building (Mon–Fri 07:00–16:00). Lockers cost CHF 1.
Events & venue rental
- Spaces for rent
Up to 100 guests.
Events for around 100 people are possible.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes · approx. 60 min |
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| Audio guide | yes (DE, EN) |
| School programs | yes |
| Photography | Photography without flash is permitted. |
| Good to know | Please book private tours two to three weeks in advance. Thematic offers include the Alfred Escher tour or the game Crime & Wine. The audio guide app is free and can alternatively be used as a web app. |
