Museum fur Gestaltung Zurich

About

The museum’s historical location at Ausstellungsstrasse 60 is located in the heart of Zurich. In March 2018, the museum reopened its main building after extensive refurbishment. Here, the museum presents temporary exhibitions and highlights of its important collections in the unique ambiance of its modernist building. The museum includes a café and a museum shop, offering homemade treats and selected design souvenirs. The Museum für Gestaltung Zürich is the leading Swiss museum for design and visual communication, presenting temporary exhibitions at its two sites in Zurich. Since its foundation in 1875, the museum has included what has taken effect as design. Its internationally acclaimed collection comprises over half a million objects from the history of design.

At a glance

• Typical visit: about 1 hour 30 minutes