The Zurich Short List for Families, 8 of 12
Museum
Natural History Museum of the University of Zurich
- Hours
- Check before you go
- Price
- Free
- Setting
- Indoor
The Zurich Short List for Families, 8 of 12: Natural History Museum of the University of Zurich
Natural History Museum of the University of Zurich
MuseumKreis 1
Area
Kreis 1
Good for
4–14
Cost
Free
Setting
Indoor
Updated
Nov 1, 2026
Temporarily closed because of water damage, until further notice. Check the museum site before you go.
What you need to know
- Under-12s need an adult with them, as the museum doesn't admit younger kids on their own
- Sunny days are quieter, the museum's own tip for avoiding the crowds
- Tours mostly in German: public guided tours and events are mostly in German, while group tours and workshops can be booked in English
About
Opened in March 2024, the museum brings the university's zoology, paleontology, botany and anthropology collections under one roof, with more than 1,500 animals and fossils on show. A touchable, life-size Plateosaurus greets kids at the entrance, and the dinosaur rooms add tactile reconstructions.
Other rooms cover Swiss wildlife, fossils from Monte San Giorgio, Ice Age life with the Neanderthal Orsa, and how plants communicate. A cinema runs nature films.
IndoorEnglish Friendly
Location
Natural History Museum of the University of Zurich
Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4, 8006 Zürich, Switzerland
