Helmhaus Zürich

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Contemporary art exhibition space presenting rotating shows and public programmes focused on Swiss contemporary art, housed in a historic building on the right bank of the Limmat. Serves as a key venue for contemporary Swiss artists and curatorial projects.

Helmhaus, 30, Schifflände, Rathaus, Altstadt, Zürich, Bezirk Zürich, Zürich, 8001, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
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ArtLecture~6 events/month

Upcoming Events (14)

Free

Im Austausch mit Künstler*innen der Ausstellung

Sun, 12 Apr 2026atAll day

Join a conversation with the artists featured in the 'Only the Lonely' exhibition at Helmhaus Zurich. The talk offers insights into their works, processes, and themes of loneliness in contemporary art.

Free

Führung und Austausch von Eindrücken

Thu, 16 Apr 2026atAll day

Guided tour at Helmhaus in Zurich for the Only the Lonely exhibition, followed by an exchange of impressions. A thoughtful look at contemporary art inside a lively gallery setting.

Free

Feeling lonely?<br />IVY community@helmhaus!

Sun, 19 Apr 2026at11:30

Join IVY community at Helmhaus for a supportive, arts-connected meetup around the 'Only the Lonely' exhibition — a casual space to connect, share experiences and combat loneliness.

Free

Führung in Gebärdensprache

Sun, 26 Apr 2026atAll day

Experience a sign-language guided tour at Helmhaus in Zurich, exploring the current exhibition with Deaf-friendly interpretation. This inclusive session at 14:30 on 26 April 2026 offers a unique way to connect with the artworks and the gallery space.

Free

Schreibatelier und Lesung

Sat, 2 May 2026at11:00

Schreibatelier und Lesung at Helmhaus Zürich: a German-language writing workshop and reading connected to the 'Only the Lonely' exhibition, inviting participants to write and share texts in a museum setting.

Free

Crashkurs<br />«Wie bitte, zeitgenössische Kunst?»

Tue, 5 May 2026atAll day

Crashkurs "Wie bitte, zeitgenössische Kunst?" at Helmhaus Zurich on 2026-04-07 offers a concise, beginner-friendly introduction to contemporary art and key works for curious visitors.

Free

Runder Tisch<br />KUNST BRAUCHT KOHLE

Thu, 7 May 2026at18:00

Round-table discussion 'Kunst braucht Kohle' on art funding and cultural policy, aimed at artists, students and cultural professionals; part of Helmhaus programming.

Free

5-Uhr-These<br />Emotionale Einsamkeit bei Männern

Wed, 20 May 2026at17:00

An evening talk at Helmhaus examining emotional loneliness in men as part of the 'Only the Lonely' program, exploring causes, experiences and social consequences.

Sorry, Baby.<br />Film im Kino xenix

Wed, 27 May 2026at18:00

Screening of the film "Sorry, Baby." presented in collaboration with Helmhaus at Kino Xenix on 27 May 2026 — an evening of contemporary cinema in Zurich's museum film program.

Free

Crashkurs<br />«Wie bitte, zeitgenössische Kunst?»

Tue, 2 Jun 2026atAll day

Crashkurs "Wie bitte, zeitgenössische Kunst?" at Helmhaus Zurich on 2026-04-07 offers a concise, beginner-friendly introduction to contemporary art and key works for curious visitors.

TANZ «Touch Through»

Fri, 5 Jun 2026at18:00

Contemporary dance performance "TANZ: Touch Through" at Helmhaus Zurich on 5 June 2026 exploring tactile connection and choreography in an intimate museum setting.

Lonely-Hearts-Party

Sat, 6 Jun 2026atAll day

Lonely-Hearts-Party at Helmhaus Zurich is a social event connected to the 'Only the Lonely' exhibition, mixing contemporary art viewing with a relaxed, artsy get-together for visitors and art lovers.

Free

only the lonely

Sat, 6 Jun 2026atAll day

Vernissage for the exhibition "only the lonely" at Helmhaus Zurich — an opening night focused on contemporary visual art and exchange.

Kinderführung

Sun, 7 Jun 2026at11:30

On 7 June 2026 at 11:30, join a kid-friendly guided tour at Helmhaus in Zurich. This family-focused exploration invites children and their guardians to discover art in an engaging indoor setting, with age-appropriate highlights from the museum's collection.