Free Art Events in Zurich

Führung in Gebärdensprache

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 · All day

Helmhaus Zürich

Art

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.

Kunst am Montagmittag: Künstlerinnen im Umfeld der Schweizer Kleinmeister

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

Join a 12:30 guided tour at ETH Zurich as Linda Vogel engages Viviane Maeder of the Kunsthistorisches Institut Zürich, exploring artists around the Swiss Kleinmeister. The talk-and-tour traverses landscape drawings and the accompanying exhibition, offering a historical yet contemporary perspective.

Tschornobyl: Alltag und Besatzung

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 · All day

Strauhof

Art

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.

Offenes Atelier für Alle

Sun, 3 May 2026 at 16:00

Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Art

Open studio day at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich invites visitors to observe and try design activities inside the city’s renowned design museum. Explore hands-on stations, meet designers, and participate in a welcoming, family-friendly experience at Ausstellungsstrasse—great for curious adults and kids alike.

Pop-Up Library: Passages to the Future (DE)

Mon, 4 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

A curated pop-up library at ETH Zurich featuring about 60 books and passages on futures, resilience, and courage. Lunchtime readings are offered Mon–Thu 13:00–14:00 in the temporary library space (limited seating).

Vernissage mit Werken der Art & Healing Workshops

Mon, 4 May 2026 · All day

Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst

Art

Vernissage opening presenting works created in the Art & Healing workshops with Living Museum Zürich, showcasing community-led contemporary artworks born from therapeutic creative practice.

Entgletscherung – die Vermessung des Eises: Kurator:innenführung

Mon, 4 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

Join a curator-led tour at ETH Zurich's current exhibition to explore the history of glaciology—from early ice theories and alpine expeditions to modern measurement methods.

Instandsetzung Grossmünster

Mon, 4 May 2026 · All day

Altstadtkirchen Zürich

Art

Join a public guided tour at Altstadtkirchen in Zurich to explore the ongoing restoration of the Grossmünster. Discover the restoration techniques, architectural details, and the church’s storied history as you walk through the site.

Finissage: The Catalogue as Paper Apparatus

Tue, 5 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

Finissage of “Tendenzen at 50: Portrait of an Exhibition” at ETH Zurich with an exhibition tour, a lecture by Irina Davidovici and an informal discussion on the Tendenzen catalogue and exhibition experiences.

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

Tue, 5 May 2026 · All day

Helmhaus Zürich

Art

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.

Tendenzen at 50: Portrait of an Exhibition

Fri, 8 May 2026 · All day

gta Ausstellungen, ETH Zürich (HG G5, Rämistrasse 101)

Art

Retrospective exhibition at ETH Zurich's GTA marking 50 years of 'Tendenzen', showcasing archival material and critical perspectives on architecture exhibitions and curatorial practice.

Aus Liebe zum Essen

Fri, 8 May 2026 · All day

Kindergarten Regina-Kägi-Hof

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Food-themed exhibition 'Aus Liebe zum Essen' showcases local produce and culinary culture as part of Genussregion Zürich 2026 at Kindergarten Regina-Kägi-Hof.

Clarissa Herbst • Biennale di Venezia

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Kaufleuten – Festsaal

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Attend a raffle at Kaufleuten on 9 May for a chance to win one of four unique graphic designs by Clarissa Herbst created for the Biennale di Venezia.

Öffentlicher Rundgang durch die Ausstellung

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst

Art

Public guided tour of the exhibition at Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst on 7 March 2026, offering an introductory walkthrough and discussion of contemporary works.

Artist Talk with Sasha Huber and Bindi Vora

Sat, 9 May 2026 · All day

Museum Rietberg

Art

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.

Entgletscherung – die Vermessung des Eises: Fenster in die Forschung

Sun, 10 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

ETH Zurich glaciologists invite visitors to a 12:00–15:00 tour of their ice-measurement exhibition, sharing insights into 150 years of glacier research.

Hazlo con otrxs

Fri, 15 May 2026 · Time TBD

Collegium Helveticum (Swiss Institute for Advanced Study)

Art

Hazlo con otrxs at Collegium Helveticum is a collaborative, interdisciplinary art event exploring collective and participatory practices, welcoming students, researchers and the public to engage in shared creative research.

Fokus-Rollout 2026 am D-MAVT

Wed, 27 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

At Fokus-Rollout 2026 at D-MAVT, 18 bachelor teams unveil prototype projects from the 5th and 6th semesters. Explore innovations in mobility, robotics, medical tech, production methods, and sustainable technologies, with discussions and demos at ETH Zurich.

Gletscher damals & heute: Führung durch Ausstellungen, ETH Zürich

Wed, 27 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

A guided tour of the Gletscher damals & heute exhibitions at ETH Zurich’s extract and Graphische Sammlung. Moderated by Susanne Pollack and Linda Vogel with Nicole Graf, this dialogue invites visitors to explore glacier landscapes, archival drawings, and a time-travel through Swiss scenery in an intimate museum setting.

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

Tue, 2 Jun 2026 · All day

Helmhaus Zürich

Art

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.

Katja Schenker / Zurich Art Prize 2026: Rosa Barba

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 · All day

Museum Haus Konstruktiv

Art

Vernissage on 3 June 2026 presenting Katja Schenker alongside Zurich Art Prize winner Rosa Barba at Museum Haus Konstruktiv, featuring contemporary installations and film-based work.

only the lonely

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 · All day

Helmhaus Zürich

Art

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

Zurich Art Weekend 2026 | Free Public Pass

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 · All day

Löwenbräukunst

Art

Zurich Art Weekend 2026 offers a free public pass granting access to gallery shows and events at Löwenbräukunst and partner venues across the city.

© Robert S. Gessner Kunststiftung

Sat, 13 Jun 2026 · Time TBD

Zentralbibliothek Zürich

Art

Exhibition at Zentralbibliothek Zürich showcasing Robert S. Gessner’s works exploring romantic and constructivist themes, opening on June 13, 2026.

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