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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

  • Wed, 8.4.
    18:00 Uhr
    8.4.2026, 18:00: Book Presentation
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  • Sat, 11.4.
    14:00 Uhr
    11.4.2026, 14:00: Alkebulan Empowerment Workshop
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  • Wed, 15.4.
    18:00 Uhr
    15.4.2026, 18:00: Epizentrum 1: This House Has Moved Me
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  • Thu, 16.4.
    18:00 Uhr
    16.4.2026, 18:00: Führung in «Symphởnie der Gewürze»
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  • Thu, 16.4.
    19:00 Uhr
    16.4.2026, 19:00: Asog
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  • Thu, 30.4.
    18:00 Uhr
    30.4.2026, 18:00: Rundgang in «Rumble in the Archive»
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  • Wed, 6.5.
    19:00 Uhr
    6.5.2026, 19:00: Re-Encountering Kawésqar from Southern Chile
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  • Thu, 7.5.
    19:00 Uhr
    7.5.2026, 19:00: Daughters of the Dust
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  • Sat, 9.5.
    14:00 Uhr
    9.5.2026, 14:00: Common Diversities – Diaspora im Dialog
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  • Sun, 17.5.
    15:00 Uhr
    17.5.2026, 15:00: Guided Tour in "Symphởny of Spices"
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  • Thu, 28.5.
    18:00 Uhr
    28.5.2026, 18:00: Rundgang in «Rumble in the Archive»
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  • Sat, 30.5.
    09:00 Uhr
    30.5.2026, 09:00: Tastes and Tongues: Imagining the Filipino Through Food and Language
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  • Sat, 6.6.
    15:00 Uhr
    6.6.2026, 15:00: Wer bestimmt die Stadt?
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