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Museum Diversity

Superconductors, tropical plants or antique busts: discover the breadth and depth of university research in our museums and collections. Open to the public and free of charge.
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Orsa's World

The Natural History Museum is getting a dose of anthropology. New to the permanent exhibition is the Ice Age world of the Neanderthal man “Orsa”.

The Magic of the Masai Mara

Lions in the wind or leopards in the trees: Photographer Adrian Bieri presents photos of the Masai Mara, a nature reserve in the Kenyan savannah area that is known for its abundance of animals. Photo exhibition at the UZH Botanical Garden.

Dreaming of Ginseng

The quest for rare ginseng roots is deeply ingrained in the culture of Northeast China. A new exhibition explores the tales surrounding the treasured medicinal plant.

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Special Exhibitions

The Magic of the Masai Mara

Which animals live in the savannah? Photo exhibition at the UZH Botanical Garden.
Until 28 February.

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Dreaming of Ginseng

Papercut Stories by Hou Yumei: tales about the rare medicinal plant and the quest for it. Until 25 May 2025.

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Benin Dues

How should museums deal with looted objects?
Until 14 September 2025.

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Research at a Depth of 1600 Meters

The UZH Science Pavilion shows works of art inspired by experiments deep underground. Until 30 May 2025.

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JAPARI (Online Exhibition)

Meet the magic of kené – ancestral Shipibo-Konibo geometric designs, which are usually illustrated in tapestries or ceramics.

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360° Exhibitions

The Ethnographic Museum is making past exhibitions available in the virtual space using 360° documentation.

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