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Things to do in Zurich, Canton of Zurich: The Best Museums
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. ARTBOX.GALLERY
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5.0 based on 11 reviews
The gallery in Zurich presents talented, aspiring artists in an affordable price segment. The gallery takes advantage of the new technology. In addition to the original works of art, the artists will be shown on digital screens. All visitors are invited to visit us, have a cup of coffee and enjoy the artworks.
2. Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich)
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4.5 based on 1,862 reviews
This fantastic art museum displays Western works since the 1600s and has an especially impressive selection of modern art.
Reviewed By SadieMT - Missoula, United States
We spent about 3 hours here and enjoyed both the museum itself and the artwork. We spent most of our time in the 19th century and forward collections and had the opportunity to see some fine Chagall paintings and a stunning Van Gogh work painted the last year of his life. Many sculptures by Giacometti and a current exhibit on Matisse sculptures.
3. 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.
4. Museum Rietberg
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4.5 based on 441 reviews
This art museum is the only art museum in Switzerland that focuses on non-European art, and has a substantial collection from Asia, America, Africa and Oceania. It's also located in one of Zürich's most beautiful parks.
Reviewed By finman2016 - Dublin, Ireland
This is one of Europe's hidden gems. Hidden, it has to be said, partly through its own fault. I talked to people who live in Zurich who did not even know about it and it is not well advertised or signposted. But it is really worth finding. The collection of early Chinese ceramics alone is stunning -- most of the pieces would be in any national museum that could get hold of them. But there are also fabulous collections of Japanese, pre-Columbian, Indian and African art. The displays are excellent, with labels in English as well as German and the design of the buildings (linking a new extension with a 19th century villa) is very pleasant to move around. The scale overall is ideal -- a good morning or afternoon with lunch in the cafe is perfect.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. Focus Terra
8. Moulagenmuseum - Museum of wax moulages
9. Augusto Giacometti Entrance Hall
10. Musee Visionnaire Zurich
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