Museum Rietberg

A museum full of interesting artifacts from around the world. It is spread out over a number of buildings. It is surrounded by parkland, and you get some wonderful views over Zurich. You require a ticket to enter. You can get free entry if you have a Zurich Card, though you need to remember to show it as they do not ask. Children and adolescents also get free entry. The sign posting for the buildings is a bit rubbish. Access to the Smaragd section is at the back of the ticket area. You use the lift to travel down. This section has some wonderful exhibits. Partway through the room, there was a chair with a book, in English, about the exhibits. There is a souvenir shop, though it is very expensive. Leaving this building, you cross straight over to the villa opposite. This contains the cafe and further exhibits upstairs. The cafe had a good range of food, which was delicious, though a bit pricey. There were toilets in both buildings. These were clean. There were disabled toilets. There are exhibits in other buildings, but you need to walk through the park to access these. There is disabled parking next to 'The Coach House'. You can borrow wheelchairs from the Smaragd building. Portable stools are also available. There are two areas that are not accessible to wheelchairs, the Japanese tearoom and the Atelier.

A very good museum with some stunning artefacts and a vast beautiful garden that’s good for strolling around and picnicking (we were there in mid May when the weather is becoming quite warm). Most of the artefacts are housed in a new modern extension is largely underground. The artefacts are beautifully and clearly displayed with fairly good bilingual captions in German and English. We were there when a special exhibition on the Korean Wave (of popular culture) was held.

I did not go in the museum. The park was very nice, good views, trees and space to walk. A little cafe, toilets and the museum entrance. Easy to walk to along quiet streets, it along the lake and up the hill a couple of streets.

The Rietberg is not just a museum, but certainly one of the most special places in Zurich that is worth discovering with care and time. Nestled in a beautifully landscaped and well-kept park, the museum offers an outstanding selection of international art treasures. In the adjoining café you can enjoy delicious treats inside or outside, depending on the weather. But the most important thing is the relaxed and friendly atmosphere, just a 4-minute walk from the lake. Definitely worth a visit.

One of the most underestimated museums in Zurich. A wonderful collection divided into several parts: China, Japan, India, Africa, Latin America and Polynesia. Very educational for both adults and children. I especially draw attention to the fact that until the end of 2024 the entrance to the museum is free. There is a very nice cafe in the museum.

Randomly decided to check this museum out initially because it was in the film Phenomena from 1985 but after walking up to the front and going inside (there is a shop where you buy tickets), was not disappointed. Focused on Southeast Asian art and artifacts, what was really unique was the museum storage area in the basement which is open to tour as an exhibit. Here you can see the extensive collection, sorted behind glass in long rows. The museum grounds are scenic with a park surrounding, and there is a small cafe also. Would recommend for a walk through if you’re in Zurich for sure.

Great museum. The villa underneath is beautiful too. The gardens and the cafe looked inviting too. Love how classical meets contemporary here. The two exhibitions on- Iran and Indigenous Colombia were brilliant. A must visit if you come to Zurich

A smallish museum with a somewhat eclectic mix of things. However, the ceramic collection is outstanding and absolutely worth the visit on its own!

The Rietberg Museum is a real must while in Zurich. I am really happy to have visited it. The museum is huge and is separated into three different buildings, each of them obviously hosting a different type of exhibition. What makes this museum even more interesting is that the exhibition only contain non-European art. So what you mainly see here is art from Asia. There are also many objects from Africa, mainly wooden statues. In the Villa Wesendork you get to visit a lovely exhibition from Southeast Asia, which really impressed me. The museum lies on a hill and is accessible by tram no 7

My favorite Museum for the experience of the Ancient ones: Culture and Spirituality from around the world in beautiful surroundings. great place to meditate with the Buddhas or take a contemplative walk in the park :-)