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Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum Zürich)
Best time to visit
Morning on weekdays, soon after opening, when galleries are quiet and audio guides are easy to borrow; avoid late morning on weekends when school groups arrive.
Budget tips
Adult admission is modest, typically around CHF 10-12, children under 16 are usually free; Swiss Museum Pass and some regional passes are accepted, check the museum website for current rates and free-entry days.
Recommended for
History buffs, Families with older children, Design and decorative arts fans, Architecture enthusiasts
Plan your visit
2-3 hours
About
Краткие факты: Stone-towered galleries and a fairy-tale castle silhouette make the museum feel like a time-travel set, with rooms staged to showcase daily life, religion, and battles through richly detailed objects. Visitors can get close to the past through hands-on exhibits and thousands of artifacts, including ornate clocks and lacquered miniatures that surprise with their craftsmanship.
Основные моменты: Gustav Gull designed the building, which opened in 1898, to resemble a stone castle with copper-green turrets and a vaulted central hall where sunlight slants across 19th-century marble steps. Behind the scenes conservators perform a near-silent ritual: under halogen lamps they use beeswax and a hair-thin brush to mend a 16th-century embroidered textile, measuring every stitch to the nearest millimeter so the piece can be photographed without falling apart, the workroom smelling of warm wax and old leather.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable shoes, galleries span several floors and involve a fair amount of walking.
- Arrive at opening on weekdays to dodge tour groups and busy school parties that come later.
- Take photos without flash in the permanent galleries, the central staircase and the medieval armory make great shots.
- Skip temporary special exhibitions when short on time, concentrate on the permanent Swiss history displays for the broadest overview.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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