Swiss National Museum, National museum in Zurich, Switzerland.
The Swiss National Museum is located in a castle-like building near Zurich's main station, designed with multiple towers and courtyards between the Sihl and Limmat rivers. Inside, the structure houses hundreds of thousands of objects that tell the story of the country across different periods.
The museum was founded in 1898 and occupies a building designed by architect Gustav Gull. He drew inspiration from French Renaissance chateaus when creating this distinctive structure.
The collections show how Swiss people lived and worked across centuries, with objects from daily life, crafts, and religious practices on display. Visitors can see how these ways of living changed over time and what mattered most to people then.
The museum is open Tuesday through Sunday, with extended hours on Tuesday through Thursday compared to other days. The building is located in a central area easily reached on foot from the train station.
The museum holds a specialized collection of Swiss coins from the 14th to 16th centuries displayed in a dedicated numismatic cabinet. This collection offers rare insights into currency and trade practices from that era.
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