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Villa Wesendonck, the main building of Museum Rietberg, in Rieterpark

Museum Rietberg

ArtOpens 10amFrom CHF 14Museum Rietberg (tram 7)

Museum Rietberg shows art from Asia, Africa, the Americas and Oceania in Rieterpark, in the Villa Wesendonck, the Park-Villa Rieter and the largely underground Smaragd extension that opened in 2007. It opened in 1952 around the collection donated to the city by Baron Eduard von der Heydt. It is run by the City of Zurich and stages a few large special exhibitions each year alongside smaller collection shows.

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Gablerstrasse 15, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland

Nearest station: Museum Rietberg (tram 7) and Zürich Enge

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–20:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
SunToday10:00–17:00

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From CHF 14

CHF 12 reduced for collections; special exhibitions CHF 18 / 14 reduced. Free for children up to 15, Zürich Card and Swiss Museum Pass holders.

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How much does Museum Rietberg cost?
Standard adult admission to Museum Rietberg is CHF 14. CHF 12 reduced for collections; special exhibitions CHF 18 / 14 reduced. Free for children up to 15, Zürich Card and Swiss Museum Pass holders.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Museum Rietberg?
Museum Rietberg is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00, Thursday until 20:00. Closed Monday, 24 and 25 December. Open on most other public holidays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Museum Rietberg?
Museum Rietberg is located at Gablerstrasse 15, 8002 Zurich, Switzerland, in the Enge area of Zurich. The nearest stations are Museum Rietberg (tram 7) and Zürich Enge.
What can I see at Museum Rietberg?
Switzerland's largest museum of non-European art, in the Rieterpark villas and the underground Smaragd wing. Current highlights include Red: Masterpieces of Chinese Lacquerware, Amazonian Legacies: Art and Archaeology and Nikka: The Indian Painter.
Do I need to book Museum Rietberg 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 Rietberg?
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.

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