Key visual of the exhibition «Accessories. Objects of desires»

Accessories

Objects of desire

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Exhibition

Accessories have always been more than mere decoration: hats, scarves, gloves, bags and shoes reflect social, political and religious affiliation, denote power and status, protect and give form to the body, or represent the latest fashions. The exhibition features items from the Swiss National Museum collection to show how accessories are shaped by social change. From the strict dress codes of the early modern period to current-day trends that play with gender norms, the exhibition takes a look at fashion history from head to toe.

Guided tours

Key visual of the exhibition «Accessories. Objects of desires»

Accessories

Guided tour for private groups

Guided tour of the exhibition "Accessories – Objects of desire".

Tour: 1 hour

Guided tours can be arranged outside opening hours: Mon between 9.30 am and 6 pm, Tue to Fri between 9.30 am and 7.45 pm. Sat and Sun between 10 am and 5 pm

Registration:  

 2 weeks in advance

Duration:

 

60 minutes; special packages can be offered on request

Group size:

 

max. 15 participants per tour

Languages:

 

English, German, Italian, French. Other offers upon request.

Cost:


 

 

CHF 180 for the guided tour + CHF 10 admission per person

Children up to 16 years free.

For groups of people with permit N, S, B, F (refugee) or F (foreigner), the guided tour and admission are free of charge.

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk

+41 44 218 66 00 reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch

Schools

Key visual of the exhibition «Accessories. Objects of desires»

Accessories – Introductory tour

Intermediate level | Secondary level I and II

Guided tour of the exhibition «Accessories – Objects of desire».

1 hour
Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.

Guided tours in English can be arranged, even outside opening hours. Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.

Booking:  

at least 2 weeks in advance

Duration:

 

1 hour guided tours, other services by prior arrangement

Group size:

 

max. 25 people

Cost:
 

 

Guided tours for school classes from Switzerland are free of charge.

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk

+41 44 218 66 00 reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch

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Media

There will be no media conference for this exhibition.

Please contact the media service for individual appointments, guided tours and/or interviews.

The media kit with the photo material will be available for download here a few days before the exhibition opens.

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info National Museum Zurich press contact

+41 44 218 65 64 medien@nationalmuseum.ch

Exhibition imprint

  • Overall management Denise Tonella
  • Project direction and Concept Andrea Franzen
  • Curators Andrea Franzen, Joya Indermühle
  • Curatorial Support Christina Sonderegger
  • Scenography Bureau Hindermann GmbH: Christof Hindermann, Nina Peter
  • Exhibition graphic Herendi Artemisio GmbH: Tiziana Artemisio, Milana Herendi
  • Scientific collaboration Jasmin Mollet
  • Advisory committee Roman Aebersold, Günhan Akarçay, Heidi Amrein, Beat Högger, Sabrina Médioni, Denise Tonella
  • Project controlling Sabrina Médioni
  • Cultural services and museum education Lisa Engi, Vera Humbel, Anna Thalmann
  • Technical management Ira Allemann, Debbie Sledsens
  • Exhibition construction Ira Allemann, Marc Hägeli, Philippe Leuthardt, Julia Rusterholz, Dave Schwitter
  • Conservation management Nikkibarla Calonder, Iona Leroy
  • Conservation and mounting of objects Nikkibarla Calonder, Iona Leroy, Sarah Longrée, Véronique Mathieu, Jürg Mathys, Gaby Petrak, Alexandra Schorpp, Rahel Vetter, Ina-Gesine von Woyski, Peter Wyer, Tino Zagermann
  • Loans, Object logistics and assembly Christian Affentranger, David Blazquez, Reto Hegetschweiler, Simon d’Hollosy, Cristina Kaufmann, Laura Mosimann, Aymeric Nager, Claudio Stefanutto
  • Photography Jörg Brandt, Felix Jungo
  • Picture library Ronja Eggenschwiler, Andrea Kunz, Fabian Müller
  • Media stations  Alex Baur, Thomas Bucher, Ueli Heiniger, Pasquale Pollastro, Danilo Rüttimann
  • Films Zürcher Hochschule der Künste, Trends & Identity Dozierende: Simon Grab, Eva Wandeler, Jacqueline Zünd Studierende: Rebecca Loren Aebi, Antonio José Angeles Jimenez, Laura Balsiger, Yannick Burkard, Till Fiedler, Shirin Friedhoff, Ciriaco Limongelli, Nicola Michel, Anina Pignatelli, Laura Swanson, Samira Esmeralda Trachsel 
  • Marketing and Communication Anna-Britta Maag, Sebastiano Mereu, Carole Neuenschwander, Alexander Rechsteiner 
  • Advertising graphic Resort GmbH für Visuelle Kommunikation 
  • Translations Language Factory, Laurence Neuffer, Massimo Piras, Nigel Stephenson

Items generously loaned by

  • Büne Huber, Bern
  • SRF Kostümarchiv, Zürich
  • Katja Mäder, Bern
  • Museum für Musikautomaten, Seewen SO