Museums and Collections

Preserve, Research, Share – The University of Zurich’s museums and collections are committed to preserving valuable cultural artifacts and to communicating research findings to the general public. All the museums are wheelchair-accessible or have a separate entrance for visitors with mobility issues. Entry to all the museums is free of charge.

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Special Exhibitions

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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Weis(s)heiten

Critical look back on 125 years of anthropology by the Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology. Until 12 December.

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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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