At a glance

  • Open Tuesday–Wednesday and Friday–Sunday, 10:00–18:00; Thursday until 20:00. Closed Mondays. Galleries close about 10 minutes before the museum closes.
  • Collection tickets and special exhibition tickets may cover different areas. Check the official ticket page for your visit date to see whether it includes the exhibition you want to see.
  • Large bags, backpacks, umbrellas, and coats must be left in the lockers. Only small bags no larger than A4 may be taken into the galleries.

Replace outdoor stops with one indoor visit

Half a day on a rainy day

How long you spend depends on your interests. Allow 2–3 hours for a quick visit, or half a day if you want to focus on a particular artist and see a special exhibition.

1. Arrive at the Kunsthaus stop · 15 minutes

From Zürich HB, take tram 3 or bus 31 directly to the Kunsthaus stop. Check ZVV or SBB for service on your travel date.

Tram and bus access
  • Kunsthaus stop
  • Check the day’s exhibitions at the entrance at Heimplatz 1
2. Giacometti and highlights from the collection · 60–90 minutes

See Alberto Giacometti’s sculptures, paintings, and drawings first, then choose an area of the Impressionist or Classical Modern collection that interests you. The Kunsthaus covers more than 800 years of art, so you don’t need to see everything in one visit.

Start with the artists you’re interested in
  • Alberto Giacometti
  • One area of Impressionist or Classical Modern art
3. Special exhibition or a break · 60–90 minutes

If you’re visiting for a special exhibition, first check whether it’s included in your ticket and leave enough time for it. To take a break outside the galleries, check the day’s hours for the museum café or restaurant.

Check what your ticket includes
  • Special exhibition ticket coverage
  • After your break, visit one more gallery that interests you
4. Old Town or a café · 60–90 minutes

If the rain is light, take a short walk from Heimplatz toward the Old Town and Bellevue. If it keeps raining, spend more time in the museum or take a tram to a café or your accommodation to limit time outdoors.

Choose based on how hard it’s raining
  • Take a short Old Town walk only if the rain is light
  • If it’s raining hard, take a tram

Places and meals

Kunsthaus Zürich

Switzerland’s largest art museum, with Giacometti, Munch, Impressionist, and Classical Modern works.

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Heimplatz

The Kunsthaus stop and the plaza in front of the museum.

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Choose what to see first

If you want to see Giacometti, start on the second floor of the Chipperfield Building. Check the day’s visitor guide for the locations of Impressionist, Classical Modern, and Munch works. Choose two or three periods that interest you instead of trying to see every gallery.

Reality check

Transport

Trams 3, 8, and 9 and bus 31 stop at the Kunsthaus. From Zürich HB, you can take tram 3 or bus 31 without transferring.

Time

Allow 2–3 hours for the collection, or around 4 hours if you’re including a special exhibition and a break. Thursday’s later closing time can work well with an evening itinerary.

Cost

Adult tickets for the collection and smaller exhibitions currently cost CHF 24; special exhibitions may cost extra. When you buy online, the audio guide for the collection is free. Check the official ticket page for current exhibitions, discounts, and free admission conditions.

Safety

Food and drinks aren’t allowed in the galleries. Leave backpacks, umbrellas, and large bags in the lockers, and keep your distance from the artworks.

If plans change

If you only have two hours

See Giacometti and one area of the collection that interests you; save the special exhibition for another visit.

Monday or another day the museum is closed

Check the official opening hours and choose another indoor venue. Don’t travel to the museum first.

Small tip

Personal photography is allowed without flash, tripods, or selfie sticks. Follow any signs prohibiting photography of specific artworks.

Final check before departure

  • Check Monday closures and opening hours for your visit date.
  • Decide whether you want to see the collection or a special exhibition, and check that your ticket covers it.
  • Plan to leave large bags, backpacks, and umbrellas in the lockers.
  • Check the current tram and bus connections from Zürich HB to the Kunsthaus stop.

Closed Mondays. Galleries close about 10 minutes before the museum closes. Check the official website for opening hours, exhibitions, and tickets on your visit date.

Information checked: 2026-10-01

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Check the location on the map

Use Google Maps to review the location and nearby route. Recheck opening hours and prices with the official source before visiting.

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