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Library

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Sa – Mo closed

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Good Friday 07.04.2023 openinghours.openfromto.long

Easter 09.04.2023 openinghours.openfromto.long

Easter Monday 10.04.2023 openinghours.openfromto.long

Sechseläuten 17.04.2023 closed

Labour Day 01.05.2023 closed

International Museum Day 21.05.2023 openinghours.openfromto.long

Ascension Day 18.05.2023 openinghours.openfromto.long

Whitsun 28.05.2023 openinghours.openfromto.long

Whit Monday 29.05.2023 openinghours.openfromto.long

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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A sledge from the temporary exhibition "Magnificent Sledges".

Splendid Sleighs – Roaring lions and hissing dragons

Kindergarten | Elementary school | Middle school

Roaring lions and hissing dragons – animals and mythical creatures were very popular designs for decorating sleighs. The bodies of many of the sleighs are shaped like animals. What secrets do the animal figures tell? Which animals were admired and which were feared? On this tour, children can do fun activities while discovering the imaginatively decorated sleighs.

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.

person_card.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk

+41 44 218 66 00 reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch