OPENING HOURS
Tue/Thu/Fri from 1 to 5 pm
Wed from 1 to 8 pm
Sat/Sun from 1 to 6 pm
Special opening hours for groups in the morning and evenings
Permanent exhibition «How we learn» open on Sat/Sun from 1 to 6pm
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)
29 March 2024 (Good Friday)
1 April 2024 (Easter Monday)
1 May (Labour Day)
9 May 2024 (Ascension Day)
20 May 2024 (Whit Monday)
26 December (St Stephen's Day)
Public events
On selected Sundays, 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 |
| Children below 6, accompanied by a family member | free |
| PHZH: students, teachers, staff (with valid ID) | free |
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.
| 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 to the Kulturama for individuals with following cards:
- Swiss Museum Pass
- Raiffeisen Museum Pass
- VMS/ICOM
Discounted admission to the Kulturama for individuals with following cards:
- KulturLegi Kanton Zurich: 50% discount (entrance fee only)
- Zürich Card: 50% discount
INFORMATION & DIRECTIONS
Languages
For the permanent exhibitions «Where we come from» and «Who we are», you can ask for a handout in English and French at the welcome desk. An English- and French guide is available in the permanent exhibition «How we learn». In the temporary exhibition you will find an English guide.
Furthermore; we offer events in English or point out events with no language barrier. On the German-language website you can find all other events. Private tours and workshops are available in English, German and Spanish.
Age recommendation
We recommend a visit to the museum from the school age of 6 years.
Food and drinks
A beverage and snack vending machine as well as a coffee machine and a seating area is available in the foyer.
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 for private purposes is allowed only without flash or tripod. By entering the museum, you accept the house rules that are binding for all visitors.
Getting here
By public transportation
- Tram 3, direction Klusplatz, to tram stop «Hottingerplatz»
- Tram 8, direction Klusplatz, to Tram stop «Englischviertelstrasse»
By car
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».
Site plan
Here you will find a map for your orientation
KULTURAMA
Museum of Human Evolution
Englischviertelstr. 9
CH-8032 Zürich