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Hesperosaurus in the Natural History Museum

Wonders of Nature and Science

From warthogs to bedbugs, from native ichthyosaurs to gigantic diplodocus: the Natural History Museum highlights the importance of evolution and biodiversity and shows how dynamically life on our planet is developing. Scientific research is brought to life, inspiring people of all ages to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our natural world.

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday evenings: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Closed on Mondays.
Free entry.

Opening hours on public holidays

Address

Natural History Museum
of the University of Zurich
Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4
8006 Zurich
Phone +41 44 634 38 38

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www.nmz.uzh.ch

Current Events

  • Sun, 8.3.
    11:30 Uhr
    8.3.2026, 11:30: Sonntagsführung: Zweibeinig im Museum – Wie der Mensch das Laufen lernte (ab 9 J.)
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  • Sun, 8.3.
    14:00 Uhr
    8.3.2026, 14:00: Familien-Workshops: Dinosaurier – damals und heute, Vögel sind Dinos
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  • Sun, 8.3.
    15:00 Uhr
    8.3.2026, 15:00: Familien-Workshops: Dinosaurier – damals und heute, Vögel sind Dinos
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  • Thu, 12.3.
    18:00 Uhr
    12.3.2026, 18:00: Wissen to go - abends im Museum: Der Steinkauz – Forschung für die Artenförderung
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  • Sun, 15.3.
    11:30 Uhr
    15.3.2026, 11:30: Sunday guided tour : Teeth and skulls: insight into animal life (for adults, in English)

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  • Sun, 15.3.
    14:00 Uhr
    15.3.2026, 14:00: Familien-Workshops: Dinosaurier – damals und heute, aus klein wird riesig
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  • Sun, 15.3.
    15:00 Uhr
    15.3.2026, 15:00: Family workshop: Dinosaurs – then and now, From small to huge (in English)
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Additional Information

Scientific Treasures Under One Roof

From 18 March 2024, UZH is merging its four natural sciences museums – the Zoolo­gical Museum, the Paleonto­logical Museum, the Museum of Anthro­pology and the Bota­nical Museum – into the new Natural History Museum.