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Museum Treasures

Magnificent fossils, tropical plants, or ancient busts: Discover the diversity of academic research in our museums and collections, free of charge.
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Current Events

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14:00 Uhr

Familienführung: Was macht uns zu Menschen?

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Sun, 18.1.

11:30 Uhr

Sonntagsführung: Hoppeln, watscheln, gehen – Zweibeiner im Tierreich (ab 9 J.)

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Sun, 18.1.

14:00 Uhr

Familien-Workshops: Dinosaurier – damals und heute, aus klein wird riesig

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Sun, 18.1.

15:00 Uhr

Familien-Workshops: Dinosaurier – damals und heute, aus klein wird riesig

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Tue, 20.1.

12:30 Uhr

Die verborgene Welt der Wanzen

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Wed, 21.1.

18:00 Uhr

Öffentliche Führung: Langsames Chaos

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Wed, 21.1.

18:30 Uhr

Ich werde Gymilehrer:in! Informationsveranstaltung zu Lehrberuf und Lehrdiplom Maturitätsschulen

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Thu, 22.1.

16:00 Uhr

Drop-In Support & Information for those impacted by the Crans-Montana tragedy

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Thu, 22.1.

16:00 Uhr

Unterstützung & Informationen für Betroffene der Tragödie von Crans-Montana

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Thu, 22.1.

18:00 Uhr

"Du hast Recht" - 8. Zürcher Philosophie Festival

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Special Exhibitions

Vietnamese Roots, Global Routes

The Ethnographic Museum explores the complex connections between the spices star anise, cinnamon and cardamom. Until 13 September 2026.

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Benin Dues

How should museums deal with looted objects? What do they mean to different stakeholder groups? Special exhibition at the Ethnographic Museum. Until 8 March 2026.

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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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Public Lectures and Events

Dialograum UZH

Events at the University of Zurich on current topics of societal interest.

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Public Lecture Series (Ringvorlesungen)

Interdisciplinary lecture series on impulses and questions of social development.

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Inaugural Lectures

Newly appointed professors and private lecturers present their field of research.

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Lectures and Panel Discussions

UBS Center Events

Forums, panels, lectures and webcasts on current economic topics at the UBS Center for Economics in Society.

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SIAF Lectures

Lectures on current topics from politics, business, society and culture at the Swiss Institute of International Studies.

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Europa Institut Lectures

Lectures on political, cultural and societal developments in the context of the European integration process.

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University for All

Children's University

The Children's University of Zurich lets our youngest have an opportunity to test the air in UZH's lecture halls.

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Guided Tours

Discover the diversity of the University of Zurich on guided tours of our museums and buildings.

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Senior Citizens' University

For over-60s, we offer a wide range of lectures and events throughout the semester.

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Research Up Close

UZH Science Lab

The UZH Science Lab offers research and learning formats for students and teachers interested in natural sciences.

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Life Science Learning Center

Internships, courses, and laboratory tours for students and teachers in the field of life sciences.

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Scientifica

Every three years, UZH and ETH Zurich open their main buildings and invite you to experience science at the “place where it happens.”

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Offers for Schools

UZH offers workshops, tours, events, continuing education courses and much more for primary and high school students, teachers and school heads.

Fish 'n' Grips: Offers for Schools (in German)

Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)

Coursera, which is currently the largest and best-known MOOC platform in the world, offers MOOCs created by UZH.

www.mooc.uzh.ch