Museum Rietberg
museumMuseum of non-European art in Zurich's Rieterpark focusing on traditional and contemporary arts and cultures of Asia, Africa, the Americas, and Oceania. Known for its permanent collection and internationally renowned special exhibitions, as well as its distinctive modern 'Emerald' extension.
Upcoming Events (18)
Kindervernissage zu «Fast ein Paradies»
Join a family-friendly children's vernissage for the exhibition Fast ein Paradies at Museum Rietberg, showcasing colonial-era photography reinterpreted in contemporary art. A lively opening with kid-friendly activities inside Zurich's historic museum.
Artist Walk with Tuli Mekondjo and Zenaéca Singh
Join a guided artist walk at Museum Rietberg, exploring Material Memory with Tuli Mekondjo and Zenaéca Singh. This intimate tour invites close looking at contemporary works and artist insights inside Zurich’s historic museum setting, blending memory, materiality, and conversation.
Artist Talk with Aline Motta and Denise Bertschi
Join an artist talk at Museum Rietberg featuring contemporary artists Aline Motta and Denise Bertschi. The event offers an insightful exchange about their practices, inspirations, and latest projects in an intimate gallery setting.
Japan de luxe. Spezialführung mit der Kuratorin
Curator-led special tour at Museum Rietberg focusing on the luxurious art of Japanese surimono prints — a deep, expert-led look at technique, history and collecting.
MACH MIT! Kunst für die Kleinsten
Hands-on museum art session for the littlest children at Museum Rietberg — creative, play-based activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
Haiku schreiben – Mai langer Tage Lust
Haiku writing workshop at Museum Rietberg on 9 May (German) exploring seasonal imagery and short-form poetry techniques—ideal for anyone wanting a creative, contemplative morning.
Artist Talk with Sasha Huber and Bindi Vora
Engage with contemporary artists Sasha Huber and Bindi Vora in a compelling talk at Museum Rietberg exploring art, healing, and cultural memory. An insightful discussion in a historic venue, offering a rare glimpse into current practice and dialogue.
Japan de luxe. Die Kunst der Surimono-Drucke
Exhibition exploring the delicate art of Surimono woodblock prints from Japan, showcasing Edo-period imagery, printmaking techniques and cultural context in a museum setting.
Schweizer Vorlesetag: «Märchen aus aller Welt»
Workshop: «Suminagashi & Fukurotoji»
Hands-on workshop exploring Japanese suminagashi marbling and fukurotoji bookbinding techniques—make marbled paper and bind your own book in a guided session.
MACH MIT! Kunst für die Kleinsten
Hands-on museum art session for the littlest children at Museum Rietberg — creative, play-based activities for toddlers and their caregivers.
Satire & Stereotypes: Artist Talk with Yuki Kihara
An engaging artist talk with Yuki Kihara at Museum Rietberg in Zurich, exploring how satire and stereotypes shape contemporary representation. The discussion invites audiences to rethink identity and cultural dialogue within a museum setting.
Was unsere Bilder erzählen.
Join a German-language dialogue at Museum Rietberg in Zurich on 18 June 2026 at 6:00 PM, exploring what our images tell us. Experts discuss visual storytelling, challenging meanings behind pictures and how images convey narrative without words.
Cyanotype Workshop with Dimakatso Mathopa
Participate in a cyanotype workshop at Museum Rietberg led by Dimakatso Mathopa. This hands-on session explores sun-prints, blue-toned imagery, and experimental chemistry in a gallery setting, producing your own cyanotype prints to take home.
Performance mit Tuli Mekondjo
A live theater performance by Tuli Mekondjo at Museum Rietberg, blending contemporary movement with installation aesthetics. An immersive, thought-provoking evening that invites visitors to experience art through dance, rhythm, and narrative in a historic museum space.
Artist Talk with Omar Victor Diop and Lee Shulman
At Museum Rietberg in Zurich, artist Omar Victor Diop and scholar Lee Shulman present an insightful talk on contemporary photography and curatorial practice. The conversation explores representation, storytelling, and the artist’s process within a museum setting.
In the Foto Fantastic: Foto Collage Workshop
Join a hands-on Foto Collage Workshop at Museum Rietberg, exploring cutting, layering, and assembling photographs into vibrant collages. A guided, indoor session that blends artistic experimentation with museum ambiance and storytelling.
Fast ein Paradies
At Museum Rietberg in Zurich, Fast ein Paradies surveys colonial-era photography reimagined within contemporary art. The exhibition juxtaposes archival images with new works to probe gaze, empire and memory in a visually rich setting.