Swiss National Museum

I love this place and I make sure to visit every time I'm in Zurich. Interesting exhibitions, modern facilities inside an old building that looks absolutely gorgeous. Especially if there's good weather, going there to learn about the history of Switzerland and then lying on the lawn outside in the sun is a perfect way to spend a few hours.

A large museum with lots of interesting artifacts. The architecture of the building is also impressive. You need a ticket to enter. You can get free entry with the Swiss Pass or Zurich Card. However, they do not ask whether you have one, so you have to remember to show them. There was no queue on an afternoon weekday in the winter, but I can see it being busier during the summer. Large bags need to be left in the lockers. They have tokens for this purpose. Staff were polite and happy to answer questions. There were free maps in various languages. One tip, if you see stairs whilst going around, go up or down them. Only one floor fully goes around the building. The other floors are in towers or corner nooks, so you enter and exit via the same point. There is a nice souvenir shop and a cafe. There are toilets throughout the building. These were in a clean condition. There are disabled toilets. It is worth walking around the outside of the building as it is beautifully designed. There is a green space at the back. The museum is accessible to people who use a wheelchair. There are car park spaces for UK blue badge holders, though these need to be booked in advance. The entrance has ramp access. There are lifts to each floor. Some of the exhibition rooms are not accessible, including Wiggen, Rosenburg, Pestalozzi, and Oetenbach. There are a few wheelchairs that can be reserved prior to booking. There are, also, portable folding seats available.

Well-organized museum saying the historical details of Switzerland! Many of the exhibitions are interactive and allow you to touch and really “feel” them! The approximate visiting time is around 1 to 2 hours!

Must-Visit with the Zürich Card I had the pleasure of visiting the Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum Zürich) during my trip to Zürich—and even better, I got in for free with the Zürich Card! The museum is located right next to the main train station, making it incredibly convenient. From the moment I stepped inside, I was impressed by the seamless blend of a stunning historic building and modern architecture. The exhibitions are beautifully curated, covering everything from medieval artifacts and Swiss cultural history to contemporary issues. I especially enjoyed the sections on Swiss traditions, the evolution of design, and the interactive displays that brought the country's rich heritage to life. The museum does a fantastic job of making history accessible and engaging, even if you're not a history buff. The signage is available in multiple languages, including English, and the staff were friendly and helpful. It's easy to spend a couple of hours here, and there's also a lovely café if you want to take a break.

The glass-cased exhibits are beautifully displayed/organised to maximise visual impact. The historic location is beautiful. I'm not sure what I think of the concrete addition, but it's a lovely museum to visit if you get the chance. The museum bistro is also a great place for a light lunch and a coffee once you've done the tour. Enjoy.

Has a big ring collection. Current temporary exhibition is on techno culture, which is quite interesting. Went here a second time to take photos of the ring collection too—a museum personnel was nice enough to help lead me to it! :)

The Swiss National Museum is a large labyrinth. There are a lot of exhibits and you get tired quickly. It is advisable to initially determine the route of visiting the exhibits. I recommend starting with the history of Switzerland. I recommend not changing floors during the tour of the museum. After looking at everything on one floor up to the last exhibit, you can then go down or up to another, since numerous stairs and passages take away your strength and you lose your orientation in the museum. If you are with children in the museum, there is a special quest for them, you can get it for free at the box office. This is a good solution, since it will be difficult for children to "learn" something new on their own. There is a storage room in the museum, it is free, it is advisable to leave things there. It is forbidden to bring water, only small bags, also for small children a minimum package of things is allowed.

Great museum with lots of exhibits. Includes a 1000 year old statue of Jesus on a donkey, which was interesting. Has an old globe which was a treat to find. Lots of interactive displays. Has exhibits about the history of Switzerland like the royalties and older decoration styles.