The University of Zurich received 50 spectacular fossils, the masterpieces, from the Sauriermuseum Aathal as a long-term loan. The Zoological Museum of the UZH now presents these impressive objects, that can be seen as natural works of art, in a newly constructed treasure vault. 

Natural History Museum of the UZH

Karl-Schmid-Strasse 4
8006 Zürich

+41 44 634 38 38
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Accessibility

Tram 6/9/10: ETH/Universitätsspital
Tram 8: Platte

Photography for private use only

Opening Times

Tuesday: 10–17
Wednesday: 10–17
Thursday: 10–20
Friday: 10–17
Saturday: 10–17
Sunday: 10–17

Permanent Exhibition

The museum is closed on
Thursdays from 5:00 – 5:30 p.m.

Closed on the following public holidays:
Christmas Days (December 24/25/26)
New Year’s Eve and Day
(December 31, January 1/2)
Easter Monday
Whit Monday
Labour Day (May 1)
Swiss national holiday (August 1)

On all other public holidays the museum is open regularly.

Prices

Free admission

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