Art Events & Exhibitions in Zurich

"Stiller" intermedial

Tue, 26 May 2026 · All day

ETH Zurich

Art

Guided tour at ETH Zurich's Max Frisch Archive exploring original manuscripts, typescripts and materials related to the novel "Stiller" and its film adaptation; wheelchair accessible and suitable for ages 12+.

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.

Gletscher damals & heute

Wed, 27 May 2026 · All day

Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich

Art

Explore how glaciers have evolved from past to present in an evocative exhibit at the Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich. The show juxtaposes archival prints with contemporary graphics to illuminate climate history and alpine landscapes inside the ETH's historic gallery.

Rundgang «Rumble in the Archive»

Thu, 28 May 2026 · All day

Völkerkundemuseum der Universität Zürich

Art

Guided tour “Rumble in the Archive” at the Ethnographic Museum UZH on 26 Mar 2026—an insight-driven, German-language walkthrough exploring archival objects and their stories for curious museum visitors.

Die Bibel im Fraumünster

Thu, 28 May 2026 · All day

Altstadtkirchen Zürich

Art

A church-based exhibition at Altstadtkirchen Fraumünster in Zurich, tracing the Bible’s history through manuscripts and religious art. Visitors glimpse Fraumünster’s medieval heritage and its impact on the city’s religious life, with contextual displays in a historic setting.

Kurzführung: "Civilization – Unser Leben im Fokus"

Thu, 28 May 2026 · All day

Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Art

Join a concise guided tour of the 'Civilization – Our Life in Focus' exhibition at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich. Discover how design shapes daily life through curated displays, with expert commentary in German.

ART FRIDAY

Fri, 29 May 2026 · All day

Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst

Art

ART FRIDAY at the Migros Museum: an afternoon program focused on contemporary art with gallery access and related activities — check the museum page for details and timing.

Meditative Nachtführung im Grossmünster

Fri, 29 May 2026 · All day

Altstadtkirchen Zürich

Art

Meditative night guided tour at Zurich's Grossmünster on 27 March 2026 at 22:00 offering a contemplative exploration of the historic church's architecture and spiritual atmosphere; see event page for details.

African Fashion Night 2026 - Kunsthaus Zürich

Sat, 30 May 2026 · Time TBD

Kunsthaus Zürich

Art

African Fashion Night 2026 at Kunsthaus Zürich is an immersive runway showcase celebrating contemporary African designers where culture meets high fashion.

Pollinator Pathmaker: Perceptual Field

Sun, 31 May 2026 · Time TBD

Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (Toni-Areal)

Art

Pollinator Pathmaker: Perceptual Field is an installation at Museum für Gestaltung Zürich exploring pollinators, perception and design as part of a contemporary exhibition opening on 31 May 2026.

More than Human – Design mit der Natur

Sun, 31 May 2026 · Time TBD

Zürcher Hochschule der Künste (Toni-Areal)

Art

More than Human — a design exhibition at Museum für Gestaltung Zürich exploring nature-inspired and posthuman approaches to design and the collaboration between designers and natural systems.

Félicien Rops<br />Laboratorium der Lüste

Sun, 31 May 2026 · Time TBD

Kunsthaus Zürich

Art

Exhibition 'Félicien Rops — Laboratorium der Lüste' at Kunsthaus Zürich presents the provocative prints and symbolist works of the Belgian artist, exploring eroticism, satire and 19th-century modernity.

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.

Studiensammlung und Zürcher Bahnhöfe

Wed, 3 Jun 2026 · All day

Alterthümer-Magazin

Art

Guided museum tour exploring the study collection and the history and architecture of Zurich's train stations, held in German at the Alterthümer Magazin on 4 March 2026.

Workshop: «Suminagashi & Fukurotoji»

Thu, 4 Jun 2026 at 13:00

Museum Rietberg

Art

Hands-on workshop exploring Japanese suminagashi marbling and fukurotoji bookbinding techniques—make marbled paper and bind your own book in a guided session.

Zürich retour

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 · All day

Alterthümer-Magazin

Art

Zürich retour is an exhibition at Altertümer Magazin that explores Zurich's railway stations, architectural elements and their stories through objects, photos and historical narratives.

Führung Studiensammlung und Zürcher Bahnhöfe

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 · All day

Alterthümer-Magazin

Art

Guided museum tour of the study collection focusing on Zurich's historic train stations on 6 June 2026 — an architectural and transport-history walk through curated objects.

Lonely-Hearts-Party

Sat, 6 Jun 2026 · All day

Helmhaus Zürich

Art

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.

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.

Schöne Grüsse von der Josi!

Sun, 7 Jun 2026 · All day

Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Art

Schöne Grüsse von der Josi! is a design exhibition at the Museum für Gestaltung Zürich displaying applied and graphic design works—check the museum page for opening times and ticket details.

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.

Unser Leben im Fokus

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 · All day

Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Art

A thought-provoking design exhibition at Museum für Gestaltung Zürich exploring how everyday life is captured and shaped by objects and visual culture. The show invites visitors to reflect on daily routines through archival material and contemporary displays inside the city's premier design museum.

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