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10 Specialty Museums in Zurich That You Shouldn't Miss
The largest city in Switzerland is a major contemporary art and shopping destination. Important artworks are displayed in the Kunsthaus and the Rietberg Museum, while those who consider shopping an art can hone their skills along Bahnhofstrasse and Niederdorf. Chagall's stained glass windows in the Fraumunster amaze and Zurich's 500 clubs and bars, including several in swimming pools, pulse with life 'til the early hours. This city on Lake Zurich has excellent public transit and a free bike rental system.
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1. Beyer Clock and Watch Museum
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4.5 based on 182 reviews
The Beyer Clock and Watch Museum is housed in Zurich's most prestigious shopping district, situated in the very heart of the city, in the premises of the Beyer watch store. The exhibition comprises some 270 pieces from all fields of chronology, which are examined in technical and scientific terms as well as from an art-history point of view. The museum is home to one of the most important horological collections in the world. It recounts the complete history of timekeeping from 1400 BC to the present day.
Reviewed By aharonr - Haifa, Israel
The museum is located at Beyer watch and jewelry shop at the lower level . The collection of time pieces displayed there is one of its kind and you can have detailed information on every item through an iPad that you are given at the entrance. There is a guide there that his name is Jean Pierre that had a vast knowledge on watches and is very friendly and he gave us the special twist to our visit there. The collection is priceless.
2. Museum Strauhof
3. Zoological Museum
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4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By annabK9562IK - Zurich, Switzerland
A wonderful place to keep amazed about nature as it used to be some million years ago till our times in the area of Zurich. Hands on experience. You are immediately joining the show, and learn a lot in a creative and playful way.
4. Zurich James Joyce Foundation
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4.5 based on 7 reviews
5. Nordamerika Native Museum (NONAM)
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4.5 based on 18 reviews
Reviewed By juancarlosl618
We visited the museum and were really impressed by the (permanent and special) exhibitions. A few areas are interactive, and therefore interesting for kids. There is an open dining area, where people can eat the food they bring (some snacks can be purchased). Right now the exhibition is in German, but one can get a guide in English. It was interesting to learn that the museum started as a personal collection, which was then acquired by the City of Zurich. The museum offers free tours for families and workshops (please call for details). Occasionally, they have events, including performances. Overall, it was a great experience for the whole family.
