The Clock Museum in Zurich, which I want to talk about, is located in the Beyer store on the main shopping street of the city - Bahnhofstrasse. The museum is small (about 300 exhibits) and cannot be compared with the same Patek Philippe Museum in Geneva. But I liked the museum in Zurich no less, because it is also very informative and here you can see not only the clock in our usual form, but also learn how time was measured in ancient times.
The museum was founded in 1972 when Theodor Beyer (one of the representatives of the family business, which traces its history back to 1760) decided to open his own private collection for the public. Currently, his son continues the family business and adds to the collection. The exhibits in the museum are grouped according to the time of their creation and cover the period from the 14th century to the 14th century. and up to our days.
I'll tell you about a few exhibits that seemed the most interesting.
candle clock
Candles were used as clocks in medieval Europe. The candle was lit at 9 pm and by 9 am it was completely burned out. Such a clock could also be used as an alarm clock: a nail was inserted at the mark with the time when it was necessary to wake up, and when the candle burned down to this place, the nail fell on the saucer.
Tilt clock
Under the influence of its weight, the drum moves from the top to the bottom during the week (if you look closely, you can see the indicated days of the week). At the end of the week, you need to “wind up” the clock by placing the drum again at the highest point.
fountain clock
Watches with a partially gilded case were made in France in the 19th century. Their highlight is a specially polished glass rod that rotates and creates the illusion of flowing water.
Skeleton watch
I really like skeleton watches and in the Patek Philippe museum I stayed with them the most. The Beyer Museum also has several copies. For example, a table clock made in France in the very late XVIII in.
As well as pocket watches made of rock crystal, gold, sapphire and agate. By the way, this clock was made in a single copy for an exhibition in Paris in 1855.
Set of table and pocket clocks
To synchronize the time, pocket watches are inserted into a special desktop watch holder. Synchronization is performed automatically at 12 noon every day. The clock belonged to the brother of Napoleon Bonaparte.
Winged lion and dog watch
The watch was made in Germany in the 17th century. The figurines of a lion and a dog are made of gilded bronze and move their eyes in time with the clockwork. In addition, during the strike of the clock, the lion opens its mouth and flaps its wings.
Clock in the form of a figure of a watch seller
The watch in the form of a figure of a watch seller made of cast iron was made in Germany in the 19th century. The itinerant watch sellers of the 18th century became the prototype, thanks to which inexpensive watches made by rural craftsmen became more accessible. a wide range population.
Museum address: Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse 31 (in the Beyer store).
Website: http://www.beyer-ch.com/en/museum
The museum is open from Monday to Friday from 14.00 to 18.00.
Ticket price: 8 CHF.
There is no audio guide, but there is a description of the main exhibits on the iPad. In addition, you can pre-book a tour.
P.S. The museum was visited in May 2016, the ticket price is indicated as of April 2017.
August 17, 2016
Museums in Zurich
Zurich, despite its small size, is one of the most important art centers in Europe. It is here that a myriad of museums and art galleries are located, allowing everyone to get acquainted with the work of classical European artists, as well as latest work the best craftsmen modernity.
With a child, you can go to more interactive and lively museums: Kulturama (a museum about a person), the Toy Museum (near the Lindenhof hill in the old town), the Tram Museum or the Museum of North American Culture. You can also go to the Technorama Museum in the town of Winterthur, located near Zurich.
Museum opening hours:
The opening hours of museums in Zurich may vary: each museum sets its own opening hours. As a rule, museums are closed on Mondays and on some major holidays such as Christmas. December 31 is a working day in Switzerland, so museums are open.
Free museums in Zurich:
Visit museums in Zurich for free possible with tourist tickets ZurichCard and SwissPass!
On Wednesday, admission to the permanent collection of the Kunsthaus is free.
The most popular museums in Zurich:
Kunsthaus Zurich
Museum of Fine Arts Zurich
The Kunsthaus Zurich has an outstanding collection of masters from the 15th century to the present. The museum exhibits a wide range of works by Alberto Giacometti, a popular Swiss painter and sculptor, as well as an exquisite selection of medieval sculptures and paintings, Dutch and Italian baroque canvases, as well as the most striking works of 19th and 20th century Swiss artists such as Henry Fuseli and Ferdinand Hodler, Swiss Pipilotti Rist, Peter Fischli / David Weiss, including photography and installations.
The museum is famous for the second largest collection of works by Edvard Munch after Norway, significant paintings by Pablo Picasso, expressionists Kokoschka, Beckmann and Corinth, as well as important works Claude Monet, Salvador Dali and Marc Chagall. The collection also includes classic Pop Art pieces by Rothko, Merz, Twombly, Beuys, Bacon and Baselitz.
Temporary exhibition
In addition to the permanent exhibition, temporary ones are regularly held. The museum is one of the European leaders among exhibition centers in Europe. Every year, 10 to 15 exhibitions are held, with 2 or 3 of international importance.
Excursion tours
Public: Information and order by phone 044 253 84 84
Individual tours: By agreement (Including tours in foreign languages)
Tel: 044 253 84 97
www.kunsthaus.ch
- Working hours
Tue, Fri-Sun 10am-6pm, Wed and Thu 10am-8pm. Closed Mon.
Holidays: Closed 25 Dec., and Knabenschiessen (Monday around mid-September, 2016 - 12 September), 24 Dec., 26 Dec. , Dec 31, Jan 1 - the museum is open from 10 am to 6 pm. - Price
Permanent exhibition: 15 CHF (reduced - 10 CHF), temporary exhibition: CHF 22 CHF (reduced 17 CHF). Free SwissPass. With ZurichCard - at a reduced rate.
Wednesday - free!
Under 16 years old - free of charge. - Additional Information
Cafeteria, disabled access - The address
Winkelwiese 4, 8032 Zürich
Tel 044 253 84 84 - How to get there
Stop: Kunsthaus, trams 3, 5, 8, 9 or bus 31
Museum Rietberg
Ryberg Museum
permanent exhibition
It is a small museum with a magnificent collection: the world-famous sculptures given to the city by Baron Edward Von Der Hyde in 1952 form the basis of the exhibition at Villa Wesendonck. The Park Villa Rieter brings together masterpieces of Indian, Chinese and Japanese painting, sculptures of Africa and Oceania, pre-Columbian America, Flemish and Armenian carpets. Kiel House presents a special big collection south European art.
- Opening hours
Villa Wesendonck: Tue-Sun 10-17b Mon — closed
Villa Park House for Rieter and Kiel: Tue-Sat 13-17, Sun 10-17 - Excursion tours
In the case of special exhibitions, Sun 11 a.m. and Wed 6 p.m.
Art for Lunch - Every Tue. 12.15 h (Snack included in the price), registration required.
Other tours - by agreement (including in foreign languages). - Additionally
There is a cafeteria, accessibility for the disabled. - Price
Special exhibitions: adults CHF 10, children CHF 5
Main collection: Adults CHF 5, children CHF 3
House for Ms. Kiel 3-5 CHF - The address:
Villa Wesendonck and Park Villa Rieter
Gablestr. 15, 8002 Zurich
Tel. 01 202 45 28/64 , Fax 01 202 52 01
Tram 7 to Rietberg stop
House for Kiel
Hirschengraben 20
Tel. 01 261 96 52
Trams 3, 5, 8, 9 or bus 31 to the Kunsthaus stop
Kunsthalle Zurich
Kunsthalle - Showroom Zurich
permanent exhibition
Usually the still little-known, but significant on international level modern Art. The Kunsthalle is located near the Museum of Modern Art Zurich and some private galleries. It presents new and creative insights into the lives of young artists.
- Opening hours
Tue, Wed, Fri - 12-18, Thu 12-20, Sat and Sun 11-17, closed Mon. - Price
Adult CHF 5,
child 2.50 CHF, - The address
Limmatstr.270, 8005 Zurich
Tel. 01 272 15 15 , Fax 01 272 18 88 - How to get there
Trams 4, 13 to the stop Dammweg
Schweizerisches Landesmuseum
Swiss National Museum
permanent exhibition
The building of the Swiss National Museum reflects the influence of various architectural styles on the culture of the country. Museum Presents complete history development of Swiss culture. The main emphasis is on the prehistoric period, especially the Neolithic period. Another focus is on the medieval collection. It includes evidence of chivalric culture and wooden religious sculptures, paintings and carved wooden altars. The recently renovated hall presents collections from the Middle Ages to the end of the Modern Age. A series of historical interiors attracts the eye.
- Opening hours
Tue-Sun 10.30-17, Mon- closed
Library reading room: Tue and Thu 8-12, 13.30-16.30, Wed and Fri — 13.30-16.30 - Excursion tours
Tue 18h and by appointment - Additionally
Cafe, wheelchair accessible - The address
Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zurich
Tel. +41 44 218 65 11, Fax+41 44 211 29 49
www.moneymuseum.com - How to get there
Trams 4, 11, 13, 14 / bus 46 to Bahnhofquai station
Stiftung Sammlung E.G. Buhrle
Collection of the Emil Bührle Foundation
permanent exhibition
This collection is not very well known, but it is one of the best collections of European art. Presented are mainly works by French masters of the 19th and 20th centuries, such as Renoir, Toulouse-Latrec, Van Gogh and Gauguin. This museum is a must visit for those who love painting.
Collector Emil Bührle for long years amassed a large expensive collection of masterpieces best artists. How he got them is not known. In wartime, the collector collaborated with the border guards and commanders of Germany, so there is a version that it was they who ordered the rarest paintings from destroyed museums and private collections. Emil died in 1956, but his will did not have a clear order about the exhibits. Relatives moved all the paintings and sculptures to a separate villa, and soon decided to even create a foundation.
Unfortunately, after the robbery in 2008, when 4 valuable paintings were stolen from the collection, visiting the collection is possible only with a tour on certain days, by prior arrangement with the administration.
- Excursion tours
By agreement (including in foreign languages) - Entrance
9 francs - The address
Zollikerstrasse 172, 8008 Zürich
tel 044 422 00 86 - How to get there
Trams 2, 4 to Wildbachstrasse, bus 77 to Altenburg Hofstrasse
Coninx Museum
permanent exhibition
In a small art museum, located in a secluded villa on the Zurichberg mountain, under the patronage of Coninx Werner (1911-1980), an extensive collection of unusual artists Zurich. The most famous is a large collection of graphic works of modern modernists. In addition, the collection includes significant works from the 19th and 20th centuries, Hindi and Buddhist sculptures. The museum also has some temporary exhibitions.
- The address
Heuelstr.32, 8032 Zurich
Tel 01 252 04 68 - How to get there
Trams 3, 8, 15 to Klusplatz, bus 33 to Klosbachstrasse
Haus Konstruktiv
permanent exhibition
The museum presents a collection of concretivism, constructivism and concept art, about which the art historian Georg Schmidt correctly said that "this is the clarity of mind and the clarity of the soul." The museum also offers international exhibitions and presentations of Swiss concretism
- Opening hours
Tue, Thu, Fri 12-18h
Wed 12-20h
Sat-Sun and holidays 11-18h
Mon - closed - Price
CHF 14 - Excursion tours
18:30 every Wednesday and Sunday 11:15 - Additionally
Cafe, handicapped accessible - The address
Selnaustr. 25, 8001 Zurich
Tel 01 217 70 80 Fax 01 217 70 90
www.hauskonstruktiv.ch - How to get there
Trams 2, 9, bus 66 to Sihlstrasse or S-Bahn: S4/S10 to Selnau
Helmhaus
permanent exhibition
The museum has a collection contemporary art. This is the most important point in the program of Swiss art.
- Opening hours
Tue-Sun 10-18, Thu 10-20, Mon — closed - Price
Free admission - Excursion tours
by agreement - Additionally
Cafe, souvenir shop, toilet, wheelchair accessible - The address
Limmatquai 31, 8001 Zurich
Tel 01 251 61 77 , Fax 01 261 56 72 - How to get there
Trams 4, 15 to City Hall / Helmhaus stop
Graphische Sammlung der ETH
Graphic collection of the Polytechnic University
permanent exhibition
The largest collection of graphic works by European masters of the 16th-18th centuries in Switzerland (Schongauer, Mantegna, Dürer, Rembrandt, Piranesi and Goya) is presented. They are complemented by works by Swiss masters of the 19th and 20th centuries. Today, the main focus is on the collection of contemporary art and the work of young Swiss artists.
- Opening hours
The collection is available upon request.
Temporary exhibitions: Mon-Fri 10-17, Wed 10-19. - Price
Free admission - Additionally
Adapted for the disabled - The address
ETH , Rämistr.101 , Input Karl Schmid-Strasse , 8092 Zurich
Tel 01 632 40 46 , Fax 01 632 11 68
http://www.graphischesammlung.ch - How to get there
Trams 6, 9, 10 to stop ETH/Universität Spital
shedhalle
permanent exhibition
Technology, feminism, censorship, post-colonialism, pop music, architecture and society: social and cultural issues define the program at Shedhalle. The project is seen as stimulating a debate that organizers hope will continue beyond the exhibition.
- Opening hours
Wed-Fri 14-17, Sat and Sun 14-20, Tue 14-21, Mon — closed - Price
5CHF - Additionally
- The address
Red factory, Seestr.395 , 8038 Zurich
Tel 01 481 59 50, Fax 01 481 59 51
www.shedhalle.ch - How to get there
Bus 161/165 to Rote Fabric stop
money museum
permanent exhibition
Hadlaubstrasse: Open since 2002
Museum Bärengasse: The "money and soul" collection is the history of Zurich's money. All coins can be viewed magnified through the monitor. the short text reflects the historical background. The collection is aimed at amateurs and is accompanied by radio commentary and audiovisual presentations.
Swiss National Museum: The exhibition "The Best of Europe - Coins in the mirror of power and politics" offers the most beautiful coins in Europe from the Middle Ages to the present. The exhibition is accompanied by animation, radio accompaniment and audiovisual presentations.
- Opening hours
Museum Bärengasse: Tue-Sun 11.00 – 17.00, Mon – closed
Landesmuseum: Tue-Sun 11.00 - 17.00, Mon - closed - Price
Hadlaubstrasse: Admission is free
Museum Bärengasse: 8 CHF, free guided tour
Swiss National Museum: 10 CHF, free guided tour - Excursion tours
Museum Bärengasse: every Fri 13.00 - 13.45 Additional tours - tel. 079 753 54 53. The number of participants is at least 5 people.
Landesmuseum: Every Tuesday, Museum Introductory Course between 11am and 5pm, no registration required. - The address
1) Hadlaubstrasse - Hadlaubstrasse 106 , 8006 Zurich Tel 044 / 350-7380
2) Museum of Money at the Museum on Bärengasse - Bärengasse 20 to 22, 8001 Zurich
Tel 01 / 350-7380 , Fax 01 / 242-7686
3) Money Museum at the Landesmuseum - Museumsstrasse 2, 8006 Zurich
Tel 01 / 350-7380 , Fax 044 / 242-7686 - How to get there
Hadlaubstrasse: Tram 9 or 10 to Rigi space station, then train to Rigi Hadlaubstrasse station (2nd stop)
Museum Bärengasse: Trams 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13 to Paradeplatz
Landesmuseum: Trams 3, 4, 10, 11, 13, 14 to Central stop
Museum fur Gegenwartskunst Zurich
Museum of Modern Art Zurich
permanent exhibition
The Museum of Modern Art Zurich offers an exhibition of international importance. The exposition consists of changing collections and special presentations.
- Opening hours
Tue-Fri 12-18, Sat and Sun 11-17b Mon — closed - Price
Adults 5 CHF, children 2.50 CHF - Excursion tours
by agreement - The address
Limmatstr.270, 8005 Zurich
tel 01 277 20 50, fax 01 277 62 86 - How to get there
Tram 4, 13 to the stop Dammweg
Museum fur Gestaltung
Design Museum
permanent exhibition
Design and visual communication, environmental design and art, architecture as daily culture, photography and media are the themes of the Design Museum. In addition, temporary exhibitions are regularly held. The museum has three main collections (design, graphics and posters) and a public technical library.
- Opening hours
Mon — closed, Tue-Thu 10-20, Fri-Sun 11-18 - Excursion tours
Hall: Wed 18.30, gallery: Tue 18.30 - The address
Ausstellungstr.60, 8005 Zurich
Tel: 043 446 67 67, Fax: 043 446 45 67
www.museum-gestaltung.ch - How to get there
Tram 4, 13 to the stop Museum für Gestaltung
Museum Bellerive
permanent exhibition
Three times a year, temporary exhibitions are held of everything that masters around the world have managed to create in a wide range between playing, decoration and use. William Morris, Emile Gallé, Diego Giacometti and Sonia Delaunay have already been exhibitors as guests.
- Opening hours
Mon closed, Tue-Fri 11-17, Sat 11-20, Sun 10-18 - Price
Adult CHF 9; children CHF 6 - Excursion tours
every Thursday, 18:30 - Special tours
On request: or tel. 043 446 66 69 - The address
Höschgasse 3, 8080 Zurich
Tel 043 446 66 69 , Fax 043 446 45 03 - How to get there
Tram 2, 4, bus 33 to stop Höschgasse
Museum Barengasse
permanent exhibition
In the heart of Zurich's banking district are two old-looking buildings. Built in the 16th and 17th century, and being on the verge of extinction by 1972, they were finally moved 60 meters and the museum was restored. "Reason and Passion" and "Reason and Money" in and around Zurich. People and their mentality are the main focus of the permanent exhibition. What interested people in Zurich in the second half of the 18th century? What did they think, feel and how did they live? The upper part of the Coin Museum is the starting point for an interesting and instructive presentation of the history of the economy and money of Zurich. Sasha Morgenthaler Puppet Museum (1893-1975) with her believable puppets: she created works that enchanted the whole world. the exposition on the ground floor includes a huge collection of dolls and soft toys from the house of the artist and gives an impression of her workshop.
- Opening hours
Tue-Sun 10.30-17 - Excursion tours
By agreement, including outside business hours, order by tel. 01 218 65 11 - The address
Barengasse 20/22, 8001 Zurich
Tel 01 211 17 16 - How to get there
Trams 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13 to Paradeplatz stop
Zunfthaus zur Meisen
Porcelain Museum
permanent exhibition
The elegant building of the guild house, built around 1750, contains the porcelain and earthenware collection of the Swiss National Museum. These earthenware from different factories in Switzerland in the 18th century, an exhibition of porcelain from the factory Zurich Factory Schooren(Kilchberg 1763-1790) and the Nyon manufactory (1781-1813).
- Opening hours
Tue-Sun 10.30-17 - The address
Münsterhof 20, 8001 Zurich
Tel 01 221 28 07 - How to get there
Trams 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13 to Paradeplatz
Haus zum Rech
Architectural Archive/City Archive
permanent exhibition
Formed by two medieval towers, this 800-year-old building is the perfect fit for the city's architectural history archive. Changing exhibitions give insight into the history of Zurich's building A large number of models of the city as it was in 1800 allows visitors to combine a tour of modern Zurich with a look into the past.
You will see monuments already known to you and those that have not survived to this day, for example, a tower flooded by the waters of the lake. Archaeological finds are exhibited at the entrance.
- Opening hours
Mon - Fri 8-18, Sat 10-16 - Price
Free admission - The address
Neumarkt 4, 8001 Zürich
Tel. +41 44 266 86 86, Fax +41 44 266 86 80
www.hbd.stzh.ch - How to get there
Tram 3, bus 31 to Neumarkt
Thomas Mann Archive
exposition
Built in 1664, the building has been the literary center of Zurich for the past two centuries. Now these are the rooms in which Thomass Mann (1875-1955) recently lived, German writer, winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature for the novels "Death in Venice" and "Magic Mountain". You can see the archive of Thomas Mann, owned by the Zurich University of Technology, which includes a large selection of manuscripts and valuable books, the first version of Standbrook, notes on Death in Venice and Felix Krull, drawings and letters. In addition, you can see photos of the poet and a Nobel Prize certificate.
Historians owe the existence of this comprehensive archive to Ida Hertz. For many years she was Thomas Mann's librarian and archivist. After her death, the archive settled in Zurich.
- Opening hours
Archive: Mon 13-17; Tue-Fri 8-17; every second Saturday of the month 8-12; Sun - closed
Exhibition: Mon-Fri 8-18; Sat 10-16; Sun - closed - Price
Free admission - Excursion tours
by agreement - The address
Schönberg Gasse 15, 8001 Zurich
Tel 01 632 40 45, fax 01 632 12 54 - How to get there
Tram 6, 9, 10 to stop ETH/Universitätspital or tram 5, 9 to Canton School or tram 3/bus 31 to Newmarkt
Johann Jacobs Museum
coffee museum
exposition:
Currently, coffee is one of the main products of consumption, and one of the most popular drinks. Its influence extends to the culture, lifestyle and traditions of people so great that it is difficult to imagine life without coffee. The annually changing exhibitions at the Johan Jacobs Museum involve charming world coffee and its 500-year history from its origins in the East to the various traditions of coffee consumption in the Internet cafe at the present time. Using the possibilities of multimedia, the museum offers an interactive exhibition of the history of coffee.
- Opening hours
Fri 14-19b Sat 14-17, Sun 10-17, Mon-Thu — closed - Price
Free admission - The address
Seefeldquai 17/Ecke Feldeggstrasse, 8008 Zurich
Tel 01 388 61 51, Fax 01 388 61 53
www.johann-jacobs-museum.ch - How to get there
Stop Feldeggstrasse, trams 2/4/buses 912/916
Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zurich
Beyer Clock Museum
permanent exhibition
The unique museum contains all kinds of clocks, ranging from simple non-mechanical ones (sundials, scientific measuring instruments of the 16th and 17th centuries, oil clocks East Germany, hourglass). The collection also contains iron clocks, Swiss clocks and wooden clocks. Fans can find glittering Renaissance clocks here, such as the Nuremberg prison clock from 1580. Also of interest is the wide range of clocks from the Neuchâtel period 1700-1850. Maria's watches and navigational instruments complete the largest private collection in Switzerland.
- Opening hours
Mon-Fri 14-18 - Price
CHF 5, children under 12 are free. - The address
Bahnhofstr.31, 8001 Zurich
Tel 043 344 63 63 , Fax 043 344 63 63 - How to get there
stop Paradeplatz, trams 2, 6, 7, 8, 9, 11, 13
Silvio R. Baviera museum
permanent exhibition
Leading collection of metaphorical art. The exhibition focuses on existential themes and human conflicts. Represented, among others, Ina Barfuss, Thomas Wachweger, Schang
Hutter and Claudia Schifferle.
- The address
Baviera, Zwinglistrasse 10, 8004 Zurich
Tel. +41 44 241 29 96 - How to get there
Stop Helvetiaplatz, Tram 8.
Tram Museum
Tram Museum
permanent exhibition
Zurich is the only city in Switzerland that has had a tram museum since 1989. The museum's collection captures this special aspect of everyday life in the city. The oldest exhibits date back to 1897. The exposition presents the history of the appearance and development of the tram in
Stop Burgwies, tram 11.
culturema
Museum of Man
permanent exhibition
Also known as the "Interdisciplinary Learning Museum", Kulturama is a chronological overview of 600 million years of animal and human evolution, human biology and aspects cultural life humanity.
The museum combines natural sciences with cultural history and offers the guest two exciting journeys: the first, through the halls of the museum, will take us through six hundred million years of evolution, and the second, exhibited in the gallery, will take us on a journey through human life from birth to death.
- Opening hours
Tue-Sun 13-17; Mon closed - Price
Adults CHF 10
Children CHF 7 (students under 20, AHV, IV) - Additionally
Accessibility for the disabled, cafe, toilet, souvenir shop. - The address
Kulturama-Museum des Menschen
Englischviertelstrasse 9, 8032 Zürich
Tel. +41 44 260 60 44, Fax +41 44 260 60 38
www.kulturama.ch - How to get there
Stop Hottingerplatz, tram 3/8/bus N8
Museum of Anthropology
permanent exhibition
Humans and larger tree-dwelling mammals share a number of characteristics, such as finger gripping hands, memory, and caring for the younger generation. Over time, climate, vegetation and environment have led to changes in these characteristics. The fossils provide a fascinating record of the gradual transformation that now underlies the difference between man and ape.
- Opening hours
Tue-Sun 10-16; Mon — closed - The address
Winterthurerstrasse 190, 8057 Zürich
tel. +41 44 635 54 11
www.unizh.ch/anthro - How to get there
Irchel stop, trams 9/10/bus 39
permanent exhibition
The museum immerses us in the atmosphere of animals - sounds, sights. With a microscope, you can look at beautiful world invertebrate animals. Or you can use the buttons to recreate the sounds of more than 300 animals, from the buzzing of insects to the singing of birds. The variety of shapes, colors, and structures of the animal kingdom evokes amazement and joy. The mammoth skeleton and many rare and extinct animals will show the variability of the animal world and the need for our concern for nature. The exhibition is accompanied by a large number of pictures and videos.
- Opening hours
Tue-Fri 9-17, Sat and Sun 10-16 - Price
Free admission - Additionally
Accessibility for the disabled, cafe, toilet, souvenir shop. - The address
University Center, Karl Schmid-Strasse
8006 Zurich
Tel 01 634 38 38 , Fax 01 634 38 39 - How to get there
Trams 6, 9, 10 to stop ETH/Universitatspital
Spielzeugmuseum
Toy Museum
permanent exhibition
A wonderful collection of European toys from the late 18th to the early 20th century. Dolls with accessories doll houses, department stores, railways, optical and mechanical toys, steam engines, children's books and toys, etc.
- Opening hours
Mon-Fri 14-17, Sat 13-16 - Price
Free admission - The address
Franz Carl Weber
Fortunagasse 15, 8001 Zürich/ZH
044 211 93 05 - How to get there
Trams 6, 7, 11, 13 to the Rennweg stop
Museum Muhlerama
permanent exhibition
A tour of the 90-year-old mill is an opportunity to follow the path of the formation of flour from grain with your own eyes. permanent exhibition represents the technology of flour production. The permanent exhibition shows the history of cereal culture and looks at topics such as seed propagation techniques and the role of gene banks.
In addition, there are special exhibitions related to food and drink.
- Opening hours
Wed-Sat 14-17, Sun 10-17, Mon. and Tue. - closed. - Entrance:
Adults - 9 francs, children 6 - 16 years old - 5 francs. Free with ZurichCard and SwissPass - The address
Mühlerama - Museum in der Mühle Tiefenbrunnen
Seefeldstrasse 231, 8008 Zürich
tel. +41 44 422 76 60, fax +41 44 422 89 22
www.muehlerama.ch - How to get there
Stop Bahnhof Tiefenbrunnen, trams 2/4/buses 33/910/912/916
Indianermuseum
Museum of North American Culture
permanent exhibition
The cultures of the indigenous peoples of North America are as varied as the food and forms of expression between Scandinavia and Sicily. How did the people of the arctic ice desert survive? Why did the inhabitants of the northwest coast live in relative prosperity, while hunters from the subarctic had to travel vast distances to secure their poor life? What motivated the Indians of the prairies to concentrate together for bison hunting?
Did you know that the prairie dwellers were once successful gardeners and traders? And why leave a pueblo in the semi-desert southwest of the cornfields? The answers to these and many other questions can be found in the permanent exhibition.
- Opening hours
Tue-Fri — 13-17
Wed 13-20
Sat, Sun 10-17
Mon - closed - Price
Adults CHF 8
With CHF 6 discount
Children CHF 3
Families CHF 20 - Additionally
Cafe, disabled access - The address
Seefeldstr. 317, 8008 Zurich
tel 043 499 24 40
www.nonam.ch - How to get there
By train: S-S6 and S16 to stop Tiefenbrunnen
Trams 2 and 4, bus 33 to stop Tiefenbrunnen
Sometimes unique and one of a kind in the country.
History of Zurich
City of craftsmen, artists and collectors
- Art lovers have the opportunity to visit the Museum of Fine Arts and admire the works of Alberto Giacometti, the famous national artist. Also on display are paintings by Henry Fuseli, Ferdinand Hodler and the greatest artists of all time, Pablo Picasso, Claude Monet, Marc Chagall and others.
- The history of the creation of the Rietberg Museum, which is proud of the world famous sculptures, masterpieces of India and China, paintings of Japan and sculptures of Africa. In 1851 the house was built for Otto Wiesendonck and his beautiful young wife. At that time he lived in Zurich famous composer Richard Wagner with family. And feelings flare up between Richard and Matilda, the result of which was the score of the opera “Tristan and Isolde”, which was later known to the whole world. Otto Wiesendonk takes his wife to Germany, and a luxurious villa in a beautiful park with unique sculptures is bought by the Rietberg family. In 1945, the city authorities of Zurich bought the villa to house a collection of sculptures, a gift to the city by Baron Edward von Heydt.
- Zurich is also rich in several other museums where paintings are presented. famous artists and sculptors. So in the Museum of Stiftung Sammlung E.G. Bührle you can admire the paintings of Wag Gogh.
- Museums are of particular interest. unique collections. Thus, the Konins Museum has a permanent exhibition of non-traditional or unusual masters. Here are the works of modernist worshipers of the Buddha, or representatives of India - Hindi, as well as graphic works of modern modernity.
- The house of constructivism has become exhibition hall for the art of concretivism and conceptualism.
- The Polytechnic Institute has a Graphic Museum, where, along with the famous graphic works of Durer, Rembrandt, Goya, modern young graphic artists have the opportunity to exhibit.
The exhibitions at the Museum of Modern Art are constantly changing, and the Design Museum constantly surprises with novelties in design, graphics and posters of the modern period.
Museums of rarities
- Puppets literally come to life at the Sasha Morgenthaler Puppet Museum. Her work captivated fans at first sight.
- The most beautiful works of porcelain and clay are exhibited in an elegant building, whose name is the House of Guilds. Here are the works of the 17th-21st centuries.
- Coffee lovers will learn about the history of coffee development at the Johan Jacobs Museum. Here you can taste the exquisite varieties of this divine drink that conquered the world for centuries and get acquainted with the traditions of preparing, serving and drinking coffee in different parts of the world.
- A unique collection of watches is presented in the Clock Museum. What kind of clocks are not here, and oil, and sand, and wooden, and iron, solar and flower. Navigational instruments of antiquity, clocks from the prison of Nuremberg, Marie Antoinette clocks - such a variety of clocks cannot leave visitors indifferent.
- The Museo Silvio Baviera presents metaphorical art that reveals the themes of human conflict.
- The only Tram Museum in the country will not only show and tell about the history of trams in the country and the city, but also provide an opportunity to ride on an old tram.
- The Museum of Humanity echoes the Museum of Anthropology, telling the story of human development and human society, the creation of the world until the 21st century, from birth to death.
- The Zoological Museum presents stuffed animals and birds, the strongest microscope will allow you to examine microbes and amoeba, by pressing a certain button, you can hear the singing of birds or the sounds of animals.
And this is not the whole list of unique, unusual museums Zurich.
Many say that it has two faces: the first is for business people, and the second is for tourists who want to look at attractions in Zurich, to visit famous museums and at the legendary techno parade. So what is this interesting place?
Zurich is the largest city in Switzerland, where the financial life of the country is concentrated. He already initially occupied a leading position, favorably differed in some respects even from the current one. Now it is considered the second city in terms of quality of life, received the title of the most expensive and one of the safest cities in the world. Well, now is the time to take a look at the sights of Zurich, I’ll say right away that there is definitely something to admire.
Attractions Zurich
The best place to start sightseeing in Zurich is with Lindenhof, It was from her that the history of the city actually began.
The platform on the mountain in the ninth century was a border point, which was founded by the Romans. From here you have a beautiful panoramic view of Zurich.
Bahnhofstrasse- the main street of Zurich.
You can get around on foot or by tram. Alternating expensive shops, banks and restaurants are illuminated at night. They go great with summer fragrance. flowering trees, and in winter they drown in the alluring warmth of mulled wine.
Approximately in the middle of the street is Sprüngli, a pastry shop famous for its delicate cakes. After visiting it, you can visit the old city. A walk along the medieval streets will bring an unforgettable pleasure, which will be decorated with geranium flowers, so carefully grown by residents on the windows of their homes. Some of them date back to the tenth century.
St. Peter's Church, Fraumunster and Grossmunster- the largest and most important cathedrals of Zurich, one of the main city attractions. By the way, in Switzerland, more than one church dedicated to this saint has also attracted the attention of tourists for a long time. On the tower of St. Peter's Church in Zurich, the largest clock in Europe flaunts.
Fraumünster is an abbey for women, famous for the unique stained glass windows of Marc Chagall. Grossmünster - once a monastery built in Romanesque style. He fought with the nunnery for supremacy, which, thanks to the legend, remained with the latter. Nearby are the remains of ancient Roman baths.
lake zurich attracts connoisseurs of nature, who feed numerous swans with particular pleasure.
On Saturdays, the park area gathers clowns, gymnasts and musicians who amuse the walking public.
Polytechnic University (ETH)- one of the best universities in Europe and, of course, a bright attraction in Zurich.
Einstein himself studied here. From the observation deck of the building, the whole city is perfectly visible. A particularly touching view of Zurich and its surroundings, including the Alps and the lake, gives Mount Uetliberg . A visit to a local restaurant will reinforce the experience with the taste of traditional dishes.
Langstrasse is the most dangerous street in Switzerland. Restaurants, cafes and clubs are concentrated here, it is fun and bright here, life is in full swing here! You need to be careful not only in the manifestations of your emotions, feelings of courage, but also to control the behavior of others. General fun and a sea of alcohol - those still guarantee adventures.
Museums in Zurich
The city is also famous for a large number of museums of various directions and art galleries, exhibiting both classical works and the latest masterpieces of contemporaries. Among them: the Museum of Fine Arts Zurich, the Swiss National Museum, the Museum of Modern Art Zurich, the Design Museum, the Tram Museum, the Museum of Anthropology, the Puppet Museum.
Helmhaus famous for its collection of contemporary art.
The graphics collection of the Polytechnic University is famous for the works of Dürer, Goya and Rembrandt. Money Museum ready to tell everyone the monetary history of Zurich. The collection of the most beautiful coins of Europe in an unusual accompaniment will also be of interest.
Museum Barengasse known for the collection of dolls and soft toys Sasha Morgenthaler.
The Guild House boasts displays of porcelain and earthenware from Swiss factories in the 18th century. Johann Jacobs Museum keeps a 500-year history of aromatic coffee.
AT Beyer Clock Museum time will stop - the unusual exhibits of the exhibition are so fascinating.
The Museum of Man allows visitors to view 600 million years of life on earth in accelerated mode. The Zoological Museum will allow you to look into the world of animals, and pictures and videos will add color and natural sensations.
This is the Swiss city of Zurich.
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