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Hesperosaurus in the Natural History Museum

Wonders of Nature and Science

From warthogs to bedbugs, from native ichthyosaurs to gigantic diplodocus: the Natural History Museum highlights the importance of evolution and biodiversity and shows how dynamically life on our planet is developing. Scientific research is brought to life, inspiring people of all ages to appreciate the beauty and diversity of our natural world.

Opening Hours

Tuesday – Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday evenings: 5:30pm – 8:00pm
Closed on Mondays.
Free entry.

Opening hours on public holidays

Address

Natural History Museum
of the University of Zurich
Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4
8006 Zurich
Phone +41 44 634 38 38

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www.nmz.uzh.ch

Current Events

  • Thu, 20.11.
    18:00 Uhr
    20.11.2025, 18:00: Wissen to go - abends im Museum: Unser Wald und seine Leistungen – Einblicke ins Waldlabor Zürich
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  • Sun, 23.11.
    11:30 Uhr
    23.11.2025, 11:30: Sonntagsführung: Hoppeln, watscheln, gehen – Zweibeiner im Tierreich (ab 9 J.)
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  • Sun, 23.11.
    14:00 Uhr
    23.11.2025, 14:00: Familien-Workshops: Dinosaurier – damals und heute, aus klein wird riesig
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  • Sun, 23.11.
    15:00 Uhr
    23.11.2025, 15:00: Familien-Workshops: Dinosaurier – damals und heute, aus klein wird riesig
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  • Thu, 27.11.
    18:00 Uhr
    27.11.2025, 18:00: Wissen to go - abends im Museum: Ape Culture
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  • Sun, 30.11.
    11:30 Uhr
    30.11.2025, 11:30: Sonntagsführung: Gebisse und Schädel: Einblick ins Tierleben (für Erw.)
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  • Sun, 30.11.
    14:00 Uhr
    30.11.2025, 14:00: Familien-Workshops: Dinosaurier – damals und heute, lange Hälse
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Additional Information

Scientific Treasures Under One Roof

From 18 March 2024, UZH is merging its four natural sciences museums – the Zoolo­gical Museum, the Paleonto­logical Museum, the Museum of Anthro­pology and the Bota­nical Museum – into the new Natural History Museum.