Strauhof
museumMuseum of literature in Zurich's Old Town presenting changing exhibitions and staged spaces that explore literature, authors and themes through experimental displays and public events in a historic baroque townhouse.
Upcoming Events (7)
Vernissage: Svetlana Alexievich – Chernobyl
Opening night for an exhibition at Strauhof examining Svetlana Alexievich’s Chernobyl archive and the archive of the invisible catastrophe. The vernissage presents evocative materials and curator-led context that illuminate memory, catastrophe, and testimony in a quiet, reflective Zurich venue.
Öffentliche Führung: Tschornobyl
Join a public guided tour at Strauhof in Zurich focused on Tschornobyl. The guide provides historical and cultural context, guiding visitors through the exhibit space with vivid anecdotes and fresh perspectives.
26. April 1986 – 40 Jahre Reaktorkatastrophe
Marking the 40th anniversary of the 1986 Chernobyl disaster, this history-focused talk at Strauhof in Zurich revisits the event's impact, safety lessons, and lasting reflections in a concise lecture.
Tschornobyl: Alltag und Besatzung
An exhibition at Strauhof in Zurich exploring daily life and occupation around Chernobyl through documentary imagery and contextual texts. The show invites reflection on memory, resilience, and the human dimensions of catastrophe.
Svetlana Alexievich: Chernobyl
An intimate reading and discussion of Svetlana Alexievich's Chernobyl narratives at Strauhof in Zurich. The evening explores the award-winning author's memory-portrait of the Soviet era and its enduring impact on literature and journalism.
Menschenrechte:Belarus im Fokus
A panel on human rights in Belarus at Strauhof, Zürich, featuring Ina Rumiantseva (Taskforce Belarus e.V.) and Prof. Irina Gruschewaja (Den Kindern von Tschernobyl e.V.), moderated by Philine Bickhardt. An insightful, timely discussion on advocacy, state power, and international solidarity.
Atomare Schweiz– eine Spurensuche
Historian Monika Gisler traces the beginnings of the atomic age and Switzerland’s energy policy, in a moderated literature talk at Strauhof. An insightful, interdisciplinary discussion blending history, policy, and public science in central Zurich.