OPENING HOURS
Tue/Thu/Fri from 1 pm to 5 pm
Wed from 1 pm to 8 pm
Sat/Sun from 1 pm to 6 pm
From 9 am for booked groups
– The permanent exhibition "Who we are" can be visited on the 1st floor as part of the redesign. There, you can also explore the "Experience Room; The Senses".
– The permanent exhibition ‘"How we learn" is open to individual visitors on Saturdays and Sundays from 1 pm to 6 pm. Groups can visit the exhibition from Monday to Sunday from 9 am as part of a booked tour.
– For organisational reasons, day care centres (Kitas & Horte) and schools not taking part in a workshop must book in advance before visiting
– For a quiet museum visit, we recommend Tuesday to Friday in the late afternoon, Wednesday evening until 8 pm, or when the weather is nice.
– You can contact us by email at mail@kulturama.ch or by calling +41 44 260 60 44 at the following times: Tuesday to Friday, 8.30 am to 12 noon and 1 to 5 pm, and Wednesday until 8 pm.
SPECIAL OPENING HOURS
The museum is closed on the following holidays/days:
1 January (New Year's Day)
1 August (National Day)
24 and 25 December (Christmas)
31 December (New Year's Eve)
The museum, incl. the permanent exhibition «How we learn», is open on the following holidays/days:
2 January (Berchtold's Day)
26 March 2027 (Good Friday)
28 March 2027 (Ester Sunday)
29 March 2027 (Easter Monday)
1 May (Labour Day)
6 May 2027 (Ascension Day)
17 May 2027 (Whit Monday)
26 December (St Stephen's Day)
EXPLORE ON YOUR OWN
The admission includes the following activities, which can be carried out independently during opening hours:
PUBLIC EVENTS
On various days, tours in English will take you through selected aspects of our exhibitions. Our guided tours are free of charge, only the entrance ticket is needed. Discover our public guided tours and events in English in our calendar.
ADMISSION & MEMBERSHIP
Tickets
| Adults | CHF 14 |
| Students (16 to 25), IV, with valid ID | CHF 11 |
| Children/teenagers 6 to 16 years | CHF 9 |
| Company offer: | |
| 2 transferable single annual tickets | CHF 800 |
| 4 transferable single annual tickets | CHF 1'400 |
Schools and Day Care Centres
Reduced prices for day care centres (Kitas), schools and FH/Uni when one person pays for all, and when there are at least five paying persons. Groups not taking part in a workshop must book in advance before visiting.
| Children below 6, day care centres and nursery | CHF 4 |
| Children/teenagers 6 to 16 years | CHF 6 |
| SEK II | CHF 8 |
| Students (16 to 25), IV, with valid ID | CHF 10 |
| Adults | CHF 12 |
Annual Membership
| Families | CHF 60 |
| Couples (living in the same household) | CHF 50 |
| Individuals | CHF 40 |
| Supporting members | from CHF 200 |
Event Prices
Public tours are included in the museum admission. For workshops and special events, the fee is indicated.
Reduced prices
Free admission for individuals with following cards:
- PHZH (students, teachers, staff)
- Swiss Museum Pass
- Raiffeisen Museum Pass
- VMS/ICOM
- Zürich Card
Discounted admission to the Kulturama for individuals with following cards:
- KulturLegi des Kanton Zürich: 50% discount
INFORMATION & DIRECTIONS
Languages
The permanent exhibitions «Where we are from» and «Who we are» are bilingual (English/German). An English- and French guide is available in the permanent exhibition «How we learn».
Furthermore; we offer events in English or point out events with no language barrier. On the website in German, you can find all other events. Private tours and workshops are available in English, German and Spanish.
Age Recommendation
Kulturama is designed for adults, teenagers, and children. For children, we recommend visiting from school age and with an accompanying adult. An adult companion is also required for guided tours and workshops. Family tours and special workshops for children are available. Further information can be found in our event calendar.
Bags and Refreshments
Bags, backpacks, drinks and food are not permitted in the exhibition area. Handbags up to A5 size are permitted, provided they do not contain any drinks or food. Lockers are available in the cloakroom.
n the foyer, you will find a drinks and snacks vending machine, as well as a coffee machine and seating. You are welcome to enjoy your food and beverages here.
Museum Shop
The museum shop is located in the entrance area and is accessible without admission to the museum. You can also order selected items online.
Accessibility
Photography
Photography and video recording are permitted for private use only (no flash, tripods or selfie sticks).
Dogs
Animals are not permitted in the museum. This does not apply to certified assistance dogs. There is a fenced-off dog area with a doghouse available for your four-legged friend right next to the museum. Please telephone ahead of your visit to enquire about availability,
House Rules
By entering Kulturama, you recognise the House Rules which are binding for all visitors.
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GETTING HERE
By Public Transportation
- Tram 3, direction Klusplatz, to tram stop «Hottingerplatz»
- Tram 2, direction Klusplatz, to Tram stop «Englischviertelstrasse»
How to find us
Parking Spaces
– Two parking spaces available in front of the main entrance.
– Multi-storey car park «Hohe Promenade», about 10 minutes walk from the museum.
– Parking spaces in the neighbouring streets «blue zone» upon availability (time is limited).