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Tuesday till Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
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Tuesday till Friday 10:00 - 18:00
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Family Day 18.10.2026 10:00 - 17:00
21.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
22.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
23.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
Christmas Eve 24.12.2026 10:00 - 14:00
Christmas 25.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
St. Stephen´s Day 26.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
27.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
28.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
29.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
30.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
New Year´s Eve 31.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
New Year´s Day 01.01.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Saint Berchtold 02.01.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Good Friday 26.03.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Kars Saturday 27.03.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Easter 28.03.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Easter Monday 29.03.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Sechseläuten 19.04.2027 closed
Labour Day 01.05.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Ascension Day 06.05.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Whitsun 16.05.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Whit Monday 17.05.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Swiss National Holiday 01.08.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Long Night of the Museums 04.09.2027 10:00 - 17:00
18:00 - 23:59

Sa, 4.9.2027 Long Night of the Museums,
10:00 - 17:00
18:00 - 23:59
Long Night of the Museums 05.09.2027 0:00 - 2:00
10:00 - 17:00

Su, 5.9.2027 Long Night of the Museums,
0:00 - 2:00
10:00 - 17:00
Knabenschiessen 13.09.2027 closed

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Today

Opening times

Museum, boutique & bistro

Tuesday till Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Monday closed

Library

Tuesday till Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday till Monday closed

Closed on public holidays

Special opening times

Family Day 18.10.2026 10:00 - 17:00
21.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
22.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
23.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
Christmas Eve 24.12.2026 10:00 - 14:00
Christmas 25.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
St. Stephen´s Day 26.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
27.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
28.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
29.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
30.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
New Year´s Eve 31.12.2026 10:00 - 17:00
New Year´s Day 01.01.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Saint Berchtold 02.01.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Good Friday 26.03.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Kars Saturday 27.03.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Easter 28.03.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Easter Monday 29.03.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Sechseläuten 19.04.2027 closed
Labour Day 01.05.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Ascension Day 06.05.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Whitsun 16.05.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Whit Monday 17.05.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Swiss National Holiday 01.08.2027 10:00 - 17:00
Long Night of the Museums 04.09.2027 10:00 - 17:00
18:00 - 23:59

Sa, 4.9.2027 Long Night of the Museums,
10:00 - 17:00
18:00 - 23:59
Long Night of the Museums 05.09.2027 0:00 - 2:00
10:00 - 17:00

Su, 5.9.2027 Long Night of the Museums,
0:00 - 2:00
10:00 - 17:00
Knabenschiessen 13.09.2027 closed

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Offers for schools ”colonial – Switzerland’s Global Entanglements”

BOOKED UP!

We’re sorry to inform you that, due to the high demand, it is no longer possible for school classes to book guided tours or independent visits to the exhibition “colonial – Switzerland’s global entanglements”. Thank you for your understanding.

BOOKED UP!

colonial – Introductory tour

Secondary level I and II

Swiss society has become ever more globally connected since the 16th century. How was Switzerland involved in colonialism? Who took an active role in it and in what role? Viewed from a range of perspectives, eleven spheres of activity offer insights into Switzerland's colonial history.

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

Please note this exhibition contains images that visitors might find disturbing.

colonial - Switzerland’s Global Entanglements

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

Important information for teachers (PDF, 264 KB)

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.

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National Museum Zurich

+41 44 218 66 00

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colonial – Connect and reflect

Secondary level I and II

The legacy of European colonialism continues to influence the world to this day. What does colonialism have to do with Switzerland and us as a people? What insights do the exhibits offer into the history of exploitation, racism, and resistance? In small groups, students discuss Swiss involvement, contemporary debates, and how colonialism relates to their own lives.

Interactive tour: 1.5 hours
Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.

Please note this exhibition contains images that visitors might find disturbing.

colonial - Switzerland’s Global Entanglements

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

Important information for teachers (PDF, 264 KB)

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

National Museum Zurich

+41 44 218 66 00

Introduction for teachers

Virtual tour of the exhibition with suggestions on working with students at secondary level I and above. Hosted by the exhibition's curator Marina Amstad, and Pia Regli of the museum's education service.

This virtual tour will run on Zoom. On registering, participants will receive an individual access code.

Mon 16.09.2024 | 16:30 - 18:00 h

Registration

Teaching materials

Available to download once the exhibition opens, the pedagogical commentary for teachers will offer insight into the exhibition and suggestions on how to approach the subject in the classroom.

colonial - Switzerland’s Global Entanglements

Independent viewing

BOOKED UP!

We’re sorry to inform you that, due to the high demand, it is no longer possible for school classes to book independent visits to the exhibition “colonial – Switzerland’s global entanglements”.

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

Important information for teachers (PDF, 264 KB)

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

National Museum Zurich

+41 44 218 66 00

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Offers for schools ”colonial – Switzerland’s Global Entanglements”

BOOKED UP!

colonial – Introductory tour

Secondary level I and II

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk

BOOKED UP!

colonial – Connect and reflect

Secondary level I and II

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk

Introduction for teachers

Teaching materials

Independent viewing

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk