Swiss National Museum Zurich, National museum and cultural property in central Zurich, Switzerland
The museum building features multiple towers and courtyards between the Sihl and Limmat rivers, incorporating elements of Renaissance chateau architecture.
Architect Gustav Gull designed this institutional structure, which opened its doors in 1898 and received documentation from early film pioneer François-Henri Lavanchy-Clarke.
The institution maintains extensive collections spanning from prehistory through the 20th century, including gothic art and liturgical wooden sculptures from Swiss history.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Thursdays, and contains an Armoury Tower and a Coin Cabinet.
The building houses over 870,000 objects organized into 14 distinct categories, presenting Swiss cultural history through its comprehensive collection system.
Location: Zurich
Inception: 1898
Architects: Gustav Gull
Official opening: 1898
Accessibility: Acceso limitado en silla de ruedas
Part of: Swiss National Museum
Address: 2 2 Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich 8001 Zürich 8001 Zürich
Opening Hours: Martes-Miércoles, Viernes-Domingo 10:00-17:00; Jueves 10:00-19:00
Phone: +41442186511
Email: info@nationalmuseum.ch
Website: https://landesmuseum.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.37911,8.53932
Latest update: May 15, 2025 10:16
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