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openinghours.days.long.thursday openinghours.openfromto.long

openinghours.days.long.friday Geöffnet bis openinghours.days.long.sunday openinghours.openfromto.long

Library

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Tu – We, Fr 10:00 - 18:00

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openinghours.days.long.saturday Geöffnet bis openinghours.days.long.monday closed

Sa – Mo closed

Special opening times

Swiss National Holiday 01.08.2023 openinghours.openfromto.long

Late Night at Zurich’s Museums 02.09.2023 openinghours.openfromto.long

Late Night at Zurich’s Museums 03.09.2023 openinghours.openfromto.long

Knabenschiessen 11.09.2023 closed

Family Day 29.10.2023 openinghours.openfromto.long

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Swissness – Tradition and innovation

Detail of the poster for the Swiss National Exhibition of 1939 in Zurich.

Intermediate level | secondary levels I and II

Swiss chocolate, wrist watches, and pocket knives are prime export items. But Heidi and William Tell are also household names all over the world. Which products and symbols help to shape Switzerland’s image? The tour focuses on selected objects illustrating Swiss myths, Switzerland’s image abroad, and the Swiss self-image.

Tour: 1 hour

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

School materials

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.

person_card.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk

+41 44 218 66 00 reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch