Opening hours
Regular opening hours
Tue, Fri – Sun 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Wed – Thu 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Mon closed
Special opening hours
26 May Ascension 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
4–6 June Whitsun 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
1 August 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
24 / 26 December
25 December closed
31 December 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
1 / 2 January 2023 10 a.m.–6 p.m.
Shop Chipperfield
Tue, Fri – Sun 10 a.m. – 6.30 p.m.
Wed – Thu 10 a.m. – 8.30 p.m.
Garden Chipperfield
Mo–So 6 a.m.–9.30 p.m.
Opening hours
Regular opening hours
Mon–Fri 1 p.m–6 p.m.
Closed on public holidays
Special opening hours
14 April 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
15 April closed
18 April closed
25 April closed
25 May 1 p.m.–4 p.m.
26 May closed
6 June closed
25 July until 5. August summer holidays closed
12 September closed
26 December closed
2 January 2023 closed
Regular opening hours
Study room of the Collection of Prints and Drawings
Mon–Fri 7 a.m.–midday and 2 p.m.–5 p.m.
By appointment only
Getting here
Location and address
The Kunsthaus is in the heart of Zurich’s old town close to the main railway station and the lake.
Kunsthaus Zürich
Heimplatz 1
8001 Zurich
Public transport
Tram 3 / 5 / 9 and bus 31 to the ‘Kunsthaus’ stop
Note: Zürich Card holders can travel free to the Kunsthaus on all forms of public transportation.
Parking for cars
The nearest parking area:
Hohe Promenade
Rämistrasse 22A
8001 Zurich
Parking for coaches
The nearest parking area for buses/coaches is located at Stadthausquai 3, roughly 10 minutes’ walk from the Kunsthaus.
Useful information about your visit
Hygiene & safety
There are currently no official recommendations.
Cloakrooms
Please use the individual lockers located in the basement. A staffed cloakroom is opened up temporarily (for example when the Kunsthaus is very busy) opposite the shop. Our cash desk staff and attendants will be happy to assist you.
Prams/strollers
Prams/strollers are normally admitted in the collection and exhibition galleries. Please note that food and beverages are not permitted in these areas. For safety reasons, we reserve the right to restrict access to the collection and exhibition galleries, for example when the Kunsthaus is very busy. Storage areas are available. Museum buggies can be borrowed free of charge. Please contact a member of staff for assistance.
Food and beverages
Food and beverages may not be taken into the collection and exhibition galleries but are permitted in the café in the entrance area (also applies to baby food and milk bottles).
Free WiFi
Free WiFi access is available to all our visitors. Simply connect your mobile device to ‘WLAN Kunsthaus Zürich’. No password is required.
Photography
Photography for private purposes is permitted in the permanent collection and temporary exhibition galleries. The use of flash, tripods and selfie sticks is prohibited. Areas where photography is not permitted are designated accordingly.
Groups
We look forward to welcoming you to the Kunsthaus. For organizational reasons, prior registration is required. Please notify us of your preferred date and time 14 days in advance. info@kunsthaus.ch, +41 44 253 84 84
House rules
For further information, see our general house rules (PDF).
Interactive visitor guide – orientation and inspiration
Plan your visit, orientate yourself on site or share your favourites with friends. Tips such as the highlights or the female artists will guide you to each location throughout the Kunsthaus. In each room tile you can learn more about the art or find suitable offers. No download necessary!
Barrier-free access – a museum for everyone
The museum offers step-free access. All levels of the exhibition and collection galleries can be reached via a wheelchair-accessible lift. We are working constantly to remove barriers and further optimize our service.
