Museum of Design

The Museum of Design in Zurich occupies three separate locations with collections focused on industrial products, graphic design, and architecture. Each building displays different styles and houses items spanning more than a century of creative work.

The institution began in 1878 as a museum for arts and crafts and took its current form during the 1930s. Since then, it has collected and displayed works that document how design has changed across generations.

The museum shows how design and craftsmanship shaped Swiss culture and continue to influence daily life today. Walking through the spaces, you see objects that reveal how people created things for everyday use.

You can visit the collections on multiple days throughout the week, and it helps to check ahead which location holds the subjects that interest you most. Each site is well-connected to public transport, so planning ahead based on location makes your visit more efficient.

The poster collection is one of the world's largest, with examples from many countries and time periods showing how graphic designers have moved people to action through image and text. Seeing these pieces reveals forgotten campaigns and the evolution of visual communication across continents.

Location: Zürich

Inception: 1878

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Part of: Zurich University of the Arts

Address: Ausstellungsstrasse 60, 8005 Zürich

Opening Hours: Tuesday,Thursday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, Wednesday 10:00-20:00

Phone: +41434466767

Email: welcome@museum-gestaltung.ch

Website: http://museum-gestaltung.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.39023,8.51207

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:47