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
9 am to 1 pm for guided groups
Exhibition "How we learn" open on Sat/Sun
– The permanent exhibition "Where we come from" can be visited on the 1st floor as part of the redesign. There, you can also explore the "Experience Room Stone Age".
– 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.
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)
3 April 2026 (Good Friday)
5 April 2026 (Ester Sunday)
6 April 2026 (Easter Monday)
1 May (Labour Day)
14 May 2026 (Ascension Day)
25 May 2026 (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. Group without workshop please announce in advance.
| 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.
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.
House Rules
By entering Kulturama, you recognise the house rules, which are binding for all visitors.
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».