{"title": "History of Switzerland", "start": "2026-11-04T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "price": "CHF 13.00 / 10.00; Children and young people up to 16 years: free admission", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "13.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/switzerland"], "description": "The 'History of Switzerland' exhibition depicts on 1,000 square metres how Switzerland came to be over a period of 550 years. It begins in the late Middle Ages and ends with the challenges facing democratic institutions today. The show at the Landesmuseum Zürich illustrates the journey from a confederation of states to a federal state as a struggle for identity. It also dares to examine contemporary history, which is often considered taboo for historical museums.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/history-of-switzerland-59662/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/848190559f6a30ca4fdf26986119577f34b0fd8693147b4bb808ca6c2305ce97-2000.webp", "dates": [{"start": "2026-11-04T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "tickets": ""}, {"start": "2026-11-10T10:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "tickets": ""}], "similar": [{"title": "Bankenland Schweiz", "start": "2026-06-12T00:00:00+02:00", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/switzerland"], "description": "'Bankenland Schweiz' is an exhibition at the Landesmuseum Zürich about the history of Swiss banking. Using impressive objects, it shows how deeply money, credit and trust are rooted in Swiss identity – from Jewish moneylenders and Lombard merchants via savings banks, cantonal banks and big banks to banking secrecy and Switzerland's rise to a financial hub of world standing. Crises such as bankruptcies, international criticism and spectacular takeovers are also examined. Interactive media stations, surveys and playful elements for children invite visitors to engage with today's banking country.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/bankenland-schweiz-69479/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b39b15de5b2ba2a8bb0856ee0d40c92c7f26a46a86c4994ad740655451c95617-600.webp"}, {"title": "Wir und der Krieg", "start": "2026-04-17T00:00:00+02:00", "end": "2027-01-17T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/switzerland"], "description": "\"Wir und der Krieg\" is an exhibition at the Landesmuseum Zürich. From different perspectives, it shows how wars from the late Middle Ages to today have influenced political structures, economic interests and social orders in Switzerland, as war is a formative element of Swiss history. Behind the exhibition stands the Landesmuseum Zürich, which, under the roof of the Swiss National Museum, presents Swiss history from its beginnings to the present day.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/wir-und-der-krieg-69478/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b23b9aea516969b6679f7a51566d0d2ab7997ac94a3f40e2f5ff163b79503e32-600.webp"}, {"title": "Simply Zurich", "start": "2026-11-04T10:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "price": "Free entrance. (Get your free ticket at the Welcome Desk of the museum.)", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/local-history/zurich"], "description": "Simply Zurich is a permanent exhibition at the National Museum in Zurich. It presents the long and chequered history of the city and canton of Zurich through some 60 historical objects. From a pile-dwelling settlement to the muesli grater and the handbook for squatters, the exhibition explores Zurich's rich past. Cinematic installations and state-of-the-art technology add a multimedia dimension.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/simply-zurich-59660/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Archaeology in Switzerland", "start": "2026-11-04T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "price": "CHF 13.00 / 10.00", "price_from": "13.00", "price_to": "13.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/archaeology"], "description": "The permanent exhibition «Archaeology in Switzerland» is shown in the first upper floor in the new wing of Christ Gantenbein Architects. Visitors are introduced to Switzerland's rich archaeological heritage through finds from mountainous regions, glaciers, lakes, cities and villages. Key historical developments are illustrated chronologically, from the appearance of the first human being more than 100,000 years ago to the spread of Christianity and its consolidation around 800 AD. At individual research stations, visitors can learn how man and the environment have influenced each other over the centuries.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/archaeology-in-switzerland-59661/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/fb8800fb7b066fb6f716795e93e400ad4d6809ff9b1f531230603aea9c24fea8-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Ideas of Switzerland", "start": "2026-11-03T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "price": "CHF 13.00 / 10.00; children and young people up to 16 years free", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "13.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/switzerland"], "description": "«Ideas of Switzerland» is a permanent exhibition at the Landesmuseum Zürich. It asks what binds a community together and presents works by four authors whose ideas shaped the image of contemporary Switzerland: Henri Dunant, Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Jean Calvin and Petermann Etterlin. The exhibition is completely wheelchair accessible and runs until 1 January 2030, from Tuesday to Sunday, 10:00 to 17:00.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/ideas-of-switzerland-59658/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e4c4b345bc83106cb65d89559fa174f556ebf3f8590386aa97a096093dea61ef-2000.webp"}, {"title": "The collection", "start": "2026-11-04T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "price": "CHF 13.00 / 10.00", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "13.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/crafts"], "description": "The collection is a permanent exhibition at the National Museum Zurich, presenting the Swiss National Museum's collections in the renovated historical west wing since October 2019. Across two floors and around 2,000 m², more than 7,000 exhibits showcase Swiss artistry and craftsmanship spanning roughly 1,000 years. Highlights include the 11th-century sacred palm donkey, the St. Gallen Globe, one of the largest surviving 16th-century globes, the Alice and Louis Koch ring collection, and recently restored period rooms from all over Switzerland. The objects and rooms are part of Switzerland's cultural and historical heritage, displaying the country's cultural diversity and history.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/the-collection-59663/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8fc7129a9b1996449cfe0b368da401612dda6eb5b911dbfde75ef92c2349abf2-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Graphics", "start": "2026-11-02T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/design/graphic-design/poster"], "description": "\"Graphics\" is a special exhibition on visual communication at the Landesmuseum Zürich. It presents selected examples from the Swiss National Museum's extensive graphic art collection, illustrating the power of visual language. The first part uses historical posters and objects to show how graphic design evokes desire, conveys stereotypes and shapes cultural identities. The second part offers a hands-on insight into the design process, with interactive stations inviting visitors to try it themselves.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/graphics-59617/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/ed907898a4fdd5cce3a0918d2ca6ab54a1ca1d5bd370816a1965821d9fb2f722-2000.webp"}, {"title": "A magic carpet ride through history", "start": "2026-11-03T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "price": "CHF 13.00 / 10.00; Kinder und Jugendliche bis 16 Jahre: freier Eintritt", "price_from": "10.00", "price_to": "13.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history"], "description": "'A Magic Carpet ride through history' is a family exhibition at the National Museum Zurich for children aged 5 and over. Across three settings – an Arabian palace, a large sailing ship and a vintage railway carriage – young visitors explore the topics of Orient, seafaring and railways. Plenty of hands-on fun, activities designed specially for children and beautiful original objects combine learning with play. The exhibition runs until 31 December 2029, every Tuesday to Sunday.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/a-magic-carpet-ride-through-history-59659/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/c752039d109122d6efe66379197d4824f60873068f019ab35efc221fc348615d-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Reise durch die Geschichte des Fussballs", "start": "2026-11-03T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "FIFA World Football Museum", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["sport/football", "history"], "description": "The permanent exhibition 'Reise durch die Geschichte des Fussballs' at the FIFA Museum in Zurich is dedicated to the game played in every village and on every continent. Visitors experience the history of football, the colourful jerseys of the 211 FIFA member associations, historic milestones and the development of the rules of the game. The trophies of all FIFA tournaments are on display, including the FIFA World Cup Trophy and the FIFA Women's World Cup Trophy™. Short films such as 'The Final' and 'The Path of Champions' and a special exhibition with personal stories of professional footballers complete the experience.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/reise-durch-die-geschichte-des-fussballs-59652/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/75217e707498f1f0472e8077ee9a104842d086a2ae41848c9d08a1697e7f4ad5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Kunst und Kunsthandwerk der Antike", "start": "2026-11-03T00:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Archäologisches Institut der Universität Zürich", "address": "", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/antiquity", "art"], "description": "An important collection of ancient art and crafts from the Mediterranean region and the Near East. The Archaeological Collection of the University of Zurich, the oldest archaeological museum in Switzerland (1854), displays original ancient works as well as historical casts of ancient statues. These offer a comprehensive overview of Greco-Roman sculpture. Special exhibitions complement the display with insights into the latest archaeological research.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/kunst-und-kunsthandwerk-der-antike-59656/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Modelle – Wissen formen", "start": "2026-08-19T00:00:00+02:00", "end": "2026-11-08T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "ETH OAT", "address": "Andreasstrasse 5, 8050 Zürich", "price": "Eintritt frei", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/history-of-science"], "description": "\"Modelle – Wissen formen\" is an exhibition with more than 500 historical and current models, many shown to the public for the first time. The pieces come from the collections of ETH Zürich and the University of Zurich. They show how models make knowledge visible, in fields from anatomy and geometry to crystallography and aerodynamics. It is curated by Roberta Spano and Dr. Dorothe Zimmermann.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/modelle-wissen-formen-8311/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/580b5737283e5fb9ab281aea3dd577cf95a37bdb18413ccdd8bf456801c521e0-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Öffentliche Führung Zivilschutz-Museum", "start": "2026-11-07T14:00:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-07T16:00:00+01:00", "place": "Zivilschutz-Museum, Habsburgstrasse 14, 8037 Zürich", "address": "", "price": "Gratis", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "tours", "tags": ["history"], "description": "A public guided tour of the Zivilschutz-Museum in the historic Bunker Landenberg. The tour is run by the City of Zurich; it lasts around two hours, is conducted in German and deals with the subject of civil protection. Registration is required as visitor numbers are limited. Entry is free, and photographing and filming are allowed.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/offentliche-fuhrung-zivilschutz-museum-6660/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/f4b8304cc030c2da1001de9ae377fb3cf9d6302df40c3eec786f5b4d40fcf3f3-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Grafik. Visuelle Gestaltung im Alltag", "start": "2026-07-17T00:00:00+02:00", "end": "2027-04-04T00:00:00+02:00", "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["art/design/graphic-design"], "description": "The exhibition \"Grafik. Visuelle Gestaltung im Alltag\" shows the power of visual communication in everyday life. It draws on the extensive graphics collection of the Swiss National Museum. Historical posters and objects illustrate how graphic design creates desire, conveys stereotypes and shapes cultural identities. The second part makes design tools and craft processes visible, and interactive stations invite visitors to try things out themselves.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/grafik-visuelle-gestaltung-im-alltag-69481/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/dd602af7e9cdab973f1e764158a62c4584f10e83e6f4f126f0db58b91b543806-600.webp"}, {"title": "Aktuelle Ausstellung: «Zehn Leben – Die Geschichte einer Stadt»", "start": "2026-11-03T13:30:00+01:00", "end": "2026-11-03T17:30:00+01:00", "place": "Friedhof Forum", "address": "Aemtlerstrasse 149, 8003 Zürich", "price": "Gratis", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["history/local-history"], "description": "The exhibition «Zehn Leben – Die Geschichte einer Stadt» is a room installation with an audio guide at the Friedhof Forum. It is a cooperation of Einfach Zürich and Friedhof Forum, with an overall concept by Reto Bühler, Katja Wolf, Maria Tschudi Bebié and Michèle Wannaz and texts by Michèle Wannaz. The last 200 years of Zurich's history are told through the lives of ten people buried at the Friedhof Sihlfeld, ranging from world-famous to lesser-known figures such as Johanna Spyri, Hulda Zumsteg and Mariella Mehr. With the audio guide, visitors hear actor Thomas Sarbacher weaving these ten biographies into a tapestry of history (duration 95 minutes).", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/aktuelle-ausstellung-zehn-leben-die-geschichte-einer-stadt-6487/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/e05a83c8773b7d44038f076adae17c21a8e8a4123be2cfb02f5bab25068f37f0-1200.webp"}, {"title": "Weihnachten & Krippen", "start": "2026-11-13T00:00:00+01:00", "end": "2027-01-03T00:00:00+01:00", "place": "Landesmuseum", "address": "Museumstrasse 2", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["religion/christian/nativity", "history/cultural-history"], "description": "The traditional nativity scene exhibition at the Landesmuseum Zürich this year focuses on the Christ Child, the centre of the Christian Christmas story. It shows how his depiction has changed over the centuries, shaped by religious ideas, cultural traditions and craft expressions. The nativity scenes and their figures touch on themes such as humility and poverty, vulnerability, hope and confidence. As usual, the exhibition is accompanied by a varied programme for families.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/weihnachten-krippen-76398/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/9c79e44276070e7c6854db571b7ed07b1dacfed6b6f48dac3481dca0af879ced-600.webp"}, {"title": "Collect – Learn – Act. A Variety of Succulents on Lake Zurich", "start": "2026-11-09T09:00:00+01:00", "end": null, "place": "Sukkulenten-Sammlung Zürich", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "exhibitions-museums", "tags": ["nature/plants/succulents"], "description": "The Zurich Succulent Collection presents an exhibition titled \"Collect – Learn – Act. A Variety of Succulents on Lake Zurich\" about its own history. The collection has existed since 1931 and combines horticultural expertise, research on its plant and herbarium holdings, knowledge transfer and a specialized library. The show looks back at this development, highlights its influence on present-day work and turns to future challenges. Visitors from around the world find here a haven of tranquility and inspiration.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/zurich/events/collect-learn-act-a-variety-of-succulents-on-lake-zurich-59610/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/bd169a7e3316d1fc3d1a9881e20b7bc36c6f3568e4c657985f9c702a73ad4c3e-2000.webp"}]}