The Toni-Areal high-rise in Zurich seen from the Duttweilerbrücke

Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal

DesignArtOpens 10amFrom CHF 15Toni-Areal (tram 51)

The Museum für Gestaltung Zürich opened its Toni-Areal site in 2014, bringing its four collections together under one roof on a cultural campus shared with the Zurich University of the Arts. It shows the permanent Swiss Design Collection, with about 2,500 objects across graphic design, posters, textile and product design, alongside temporary exhibitions. Entry is free on Thursday evenings from 17:00.

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Permanent Collections

Swiss Design Collection

Highlights of the museum's collection, with about 2,500 objects from graphic and poster design to textile, product design and decorative arts.

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Getting there

Pfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland

Nearest station: Toni-Areal (tram 51) and Zürich Hardbrücke

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Hours

Mon	Closed
Tue	10:00–17:00
Wed	10:00–17:00
Thu	10:00–20:00
Fri	10:00–17:00
Sat	10:00–17:00
SunToday	10:00–17:00

Admission

From CHF 15

Reduced CHF 10. Free under 20 and every Thursday from 17:00.

Accessibility

All areas are wheelchair accessible with a wheelchair toilet. Guide dogs welcome, accompanying persons enter free, hands-on tours offered.

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Visitor Information

How much does Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal cost?: Standard adult admission to Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal is CHF 15. Reduced CHF 10. Free under 20 and every Thursday from 17:00.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal?: Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00, Thursday until 20:00. Closed Monday.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal?: Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal is located at Pfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland, in the Zürich-West area of Zurich. The nearest stations are Toni-Areal (tram 51) and Zürich Hardbrücke.
What can I see at Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal?: Switzerland's design museum on the Toni-Areal campus, home to the Swiss Design Collection and large temporary shows. Current highlights include Swiss Design Collection and Sabine Marcelis: Light and Color.
Do I need to book Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal in advance?: Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
When is the best time to visit Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal?: Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
Is Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-Areal accessible?: All areas are wheelchair accessible with a wheelchair toilet. Guide dogs welcome, accompanying persons enter free, hands-on tours offered.

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Museum für Gestaltung Zürich, Toni-ArealChoinowski / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Migros Museum für GegenwartskunstMigros Museum für Gegenwartskunst / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
Kunsthalle ZürichONAR / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0

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