Warfare has been a defining element of Switzerland’s history. The exhibition brings together a variety of perspectives, showing how ‒ from the late Middle Ages to the present day ‒ wars have influenced the nation’s political structures, economic interests and social order. It also invites visitors to question popular ideas of Switzerland’s relationship with war ‒ even when that war often seems distant, but is etched deeply in the collective memory.

National Museum Zurich

Museumstrasse 2
8001 Zürich

+41 44 218 65 11
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Accessibility

Bus 46: Bahnhofquai/HB
Tram 17/50/51: Sihlquai

For your safety, visitors as of the age of 12 must wear a face mask throughout the museum.

Opening Times

Tuesday: 10–17
Wednesday: 10–17
Thursday: 10–17
Friday: 10–17
Saturday: 10–17
Sunday: 10–17

Until Sun, 17/01/2027

Public holidays: 10am-5pm

Library:
Tue-Fri: 10am–6pm
Sat-Mon: closed

Prices

CHF 13/10*

*reduced

Free admission for children up to 16 years

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