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Ethnographic Museum

Ethnographic Museum

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In its changing exhibitions and captivating events, the Ethnographic Museum at the University of Zurich displays symbolic objects and rare documents to bring the world of non-European cultures closer to its visitors. Students and other interested persons are welcome to use our comprehensive library and explore our film, photography, sound and document archive.

Opening Hours

Tuesday / Wednesday / Friday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
Thursday: 10:00am – 7:00pm
Saturday: 2:00pm – 5:00pm
Sunday: 11:00am – 5:00pm
Monday: closed
Free Entry.

Address

University of Zurich
Ethnographic Museum
Pelikanstrasse 40
8001 Zurich
Phone +41 44 634 90 11

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www.musethno.uzh.ch

Current Events

  • Thu, 27.8.
    18:00 Uhr
    27.8.2026, 18:00: Rundgang in «Rumble in the Archive»
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  • Sat, 29.8.
    14:30 Uhr
    29.8.2026, 14:30: Scientifica – «Was steckt in einem Namen?»
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  • Sun, 30.8.
    13:00 Uhr
    30.8.2026, 13:00: Scientifica – «Was steckt in einem Namen?»
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  • Sun, 30.8.
    15:00 Uhr
    30.8.2026, 15:00: Führung in «Symphởnie der Gewürze»
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  • Thu, 3.9.
    18:00 Uhr
    3.9.2026, 18:00: Vernissage | «Neubenennen – Menschen, Dinge, Orte»
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  • Thu, 3.9.
    18:45 Uhr
    3.9.2026, 18:45: Vernissage «Neubenennen» | «Wintergarten» Listening Session
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  • Sat, 5.9.
    18:00 Uhr
    5.9.2026, 18:00: Lange Nacht der Zürcher Museen im Völkerkundemuseum
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  • Sat, 5.9.
    19:00 Uhr
    5.9.2026, 19:00: Lange Nacht der Zürcher Museen | «Wintergarten» Reading Circle
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  • Thu, 10.9.
    18:00 Uhr
    10.9.2026, 18:00: Führung in «Neubenennen»
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  • Thu, 10.9.
    19:00 Uhr
    10.9.2026, 19:00: Prénoms 
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  • Sun, 13.9.
    15:00 Uhr
    13.9.2026, 15:00: Finissage «Symphởnie der Gewürze – Aus Vietnam in die Welt»
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  • Thu, 17.9.
    07:00 Uhr
    17.9.2026, 07:00: Wintergarten
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  • Thu, 17.9.
    18:00 Uhr
    17.9.2026, 18:00: Vernissage Zurich Design Weeks: «Wintergarten» OUT OF … context
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  • Thu, 24.9.
    19:00 Uhr
    24.9.2026, 19:00: Wer tauft hier was?
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  • Sat, 26.9.
    14:00 Uhr
    26.9.2026, 14:00: The Fall Rumble
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  • Sun, 27.9.
    18:00 Uhr
    27.9.2026, 18:00: Finissage Zurich Design Weeks: «Wintergarten» Dismantle – Rearrange!
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  • Thu, 1.10.
    18:00 Uhr
    1.10.2026, 18:00: Führung in «Neubenennen»
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  • Thu, 1.10.
    19:00 Uhr
    1.10.2026, 19:00: Nel Mio Nome
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  • Wed, 21.10.
    15:00 Uhr
    21.10.2026, 15:00: Zürich liest: «Das Dingsbums»
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  • Wed, 21.10.
    16:00 Uhr
    21.10.2026, 16:00: Zürich liest: "The Thingy"
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