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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, 22.1.
    18:00 Uhr
    22.1.2026, 18:00: Globale Gewürze, lokale Geschichten
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  • Thu, 29.1.
    18:00 Uhr
    29.1.2026, 18:00: The Farewell Tour
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  • Thu, 12.2.
    19:00 Uhr
    12.2.2026, 19:00: Rumble and Maghalikwat* in the Archive
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  • Sun, 15.2.
    15:00 Uhr
    15.2.2026, 15:00: Die (Zürcher) Geschichte der «Benin-Bronzen»
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  • Sun, 22.2.
    12:00 Uhr
    22.2.2026, 12:00: Die Seele von Phở – Eine sinnliche Reise durch Erinnerung und Identität
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  • Sun, 22.2.
    15:00 Uhr
    22.2.2026, 15:00: The Global Journey of Phở Through Spices
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  • Sun, 8.3.
    15:00 Uhr
    8.3.2026, 15:00: Finissage «Benin verpflichtet. Wie mit geraubten Königsschätzen umgehen?»
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  • Thu, 12.3.
    19:00 Uhr
    12.3.2026, 19:00: The Stuart Hall Project
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  • Thu, 26.3.
    18:00 Uhr
    26.3.2026, 18:00: Rundgang in «Rumble in the Archive»
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  • Sun, 29.3.
    15:00 Uhr
    29.3.2026, 15:00: Führung in «Symphởnie der Gewürze»
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  • Wed, 8.4.
    18:00 Uhr
    8.4.2026, 18:00: Book Presentation
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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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  • 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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