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North America Native Museum, Ethnographic museum in Riesbach district, Zürich, Switzerland

The North America Native Museum exhibits cultural objects and artworks from Native American, First Nation, and Inuit communities through permanent and temporary displays.

The museum originated from the Gottfried Hotz private collection, purchased by Zürich city in 1961 and initially opened as Indianermuseum in the Aussersihl district.

The museum's second floor presents Native American artifacts organized according to distinct geographical and cultural regions of North America.

Located at coordinates 47.3471°N, 8.5656°E, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Saturday between 13:00 and 17:00, and on Sundays from 11:00 to 17:00.

The museum features a UNESCO-recognized soundscape installation where visitors experience Inuit, Kwakwaka'wakw, Hopi, and Diné cultures through audio presentations.

Location: Zürich

Accessibility: Ograniczony dostęp dla wózków inwalidzkich

Part of: list of cultural properties in Zürich/district 8 (Riesbach)

Address: Seefeldstrasse 317 8008

Opening Hours: Wtorek-Sobota 13:00-17:00; Niedziela 11:00-17:00

Website: http://nonam.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.34710,8.56560

Latest update: March 5, 2025 23:32

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