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WOW Museum - Room for Illusions
These rooms full of illusions will leave visitors completely confused at what they are perceiving.
Interactive museum
Near Zurich Main Station
Can be rented as an event location
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Placart
The gallery for Original Posters and the artistic oeuvre of the artist, Le Corbusier.
Original Swiss posters
Sale of works by Le Corbusier
Situated close to the Main Station
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Zurich Architecture Center ZAZ Bellerive
The Zurich Architecture Center, ZAZ Bellerive, invites members of the public to immerse themselves in the themes of space, urbanism, and architecture – and also to put forward their own viewpoints.
Villa Bellerive in Zurich’s Seefeld quarter
Interdisciplinary examination of urbanism, space, and architecture
Projects with a focus on mediation
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“La Boule d’or centenaire” by Dieter Meier
The gold-plated century ball by Dieter Meier, frontman of the Swiss pop band, Yello, is deposited in the ground at Zurich Main Station.
Deposited in the ground in the main concourse at Zurich Main Station since 2008
Protected by reinforced glass
Artwork by Dieter Meier
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“Anne-Sophie” by Alex Hanimann
From its position in front of the 25hours hotel in Zürich-West, the chrome steel sculpture by artist Alex Hanimann shines and reflects its surroundings.
Created in 2012 within the framework of an art festival
Sculpture made from chrome steel
Located in the trendy Zürich-West quarter
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“Towers” by Los Carpinteros
Situated on Escher-Wyss-Platz, the artwork, “Towers”, by Los Carpinteros pays homage to the former industrial quarter.
Created in 2012 within the framework of an art festival
Monumental, five-part artwork
Made from Swiss stone
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“How to Work Better” by Fischli/Weiss
Observant travelers can discover an important artwork by the Zurich artist duo, Fischli/Weiss, painted on the side of a building in Oerlikon.
Painted on an office building in Oerlikon since 1991
Approx. 20 meters (66ft) high and 10 meters (33ft) wide
Clearly visible from the S-Bahn train line between Oerlikon and Zurich Airport
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“Y” by Sislej Xhafa
Located in Hardau Park in the western part of Zurich, this installation invites people to ponder on its various meanings.
Installed in 2011
Artwork with various meanings
Located in Hardau Park in Zürich-West
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Museum für Gestaltung – Ausstellungsstrasse
The main building of the museum for design is just a few minutes’ walk from Zurich Main Station.
Close to Zurich Main Station
Temporary exhibitions and events
In-house café
Outstanding example of Swiss modernist architecture
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Pavillon Le Corbusier
The last work by the great architect, Le Corbusier, stands in a beautiful location on Lake Zurich.
Last building designed by Le Corbusier
Museum and walk-through sculpture
Exhibitions on the life and work of Le Corbusier
Can be booked for private events
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Beyer Clock and Watch Museum
The Beyer Clock and Watch Museum is located on Zurich's Bahnhofstrasse in addition to the department stores and shops.
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Museum für Gestaltung on the Toni-Areal
The Museum für Gestaltung has a second location on the Toni-Areal, which is the campus of the Zurich University of the Arts.
Temporary exhibitions
Collection with over 500,000 objects
Show warehouse with regular tours
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Swiss Heritage Center at the Villa Patumbah
The Heritage Center is housed in a beautiful villa at a spot in Zurich. The interactive exhibition focuses on the issue of construction culture.
Permanent exhibition on construction culture
Villa from the late-19th century
Public park
Theater tours through the house
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gta Exhibitions – ETH Zurich
Temporary exhibitions on architectural themes are held at the ETH Zurich on the Hönggerberg.
Focus on architecture
Between theory and practice
Experimental exhibitions
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Enea Tree Museum – Botany and Architecture Over 75,000 m2
The Enea Tree Museum is located in an impressive park close to Lake Zurich. It combines landscape, botany, architecture, art and design in a single park.
Park designed by the famous landscape architect, Enzo Enea
Botany and architecture over 75,000 sq.m.
50 trees from 25 species
Some trees over 100 years old
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Architekturforum Zurich – Information on Contemporary Architecture
Anyone interested in urban planning and contemporary architecture is advised to head for the Architekturforum Zurich.
Exhibitions and events on architecture
Explores the field of urban planning
Stage, lecture hall, and exhibition space all in one
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Alterthümer-Magazin – a Journey Through Zurich's Ancient Style of Living
A furnishing store with a difference – and place to marvel at curiosities inside the Alterthümer-Magazin, home to a historic and memorable Zurich collection.
Building components from different centuries
Insight into Zurich’s architectural heritage
Permanent and temporary exhibitions