Museum · Zurich
Kunsthaus Zürich: free entry days, tickets & hours
Independent guide, not the official Kunsthaus website. Official links are under Sources.
Kunsthaus is next free on Wednesday, 28 October 2026 (in 4 days).
- Collection free for everyone every Wednesday.
- Also free: children and young people under 14; wheelchair users and their companion; KulturLegi holders from the Canton of Zurich.
- Otherwise: collection & small exhibitions (adult) — CHF 24.
Calendar
Free days at Kunsthaus
- WED28OCTWednesday, 28 October 2026 · in 4 days · 10:00–18:00
- WED4NOVWednesday, 4 November 2026 · in 11 days · 10:00–18:00
- WED11NOVWednesday, 11 November 2026 · in 3 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- WED18NOVWednesday, 18 November 2026 · in 4 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- WED25NOVWednesday, 25 November 2026 · in 5 weeks · 10:00–18:00
- WED2DECWednesday, 2 December 2026 · in 6 weeks · 10:00–18:00
52 free days for everyone in the next 12 months. Closures and public holidays are already taken out. Group-only days need proof of eligibility.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- Wednesday is the free day for the collection - Monet, Munch, Giacometti and Chagall for free.
- A Grossmünster or Fraumünster ticket gives CHF 5 off the collection.
- Book online to get the collection audioguide for free.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free dayCollection free for everyone every Wednesday · 10:00–18:00 | everyone | Collection only; special exhibitions are paid. | No |
| Free forFree for children and young people under 14 | children under 14 | Listed under 'Kostenloser Eintritt für folgende Besucher:innen'. | No |
| Free forFree for wheelchair users and their companion | wheelchair users | — | No |
| Free forFree for KulturLegi holders from the Canton of Zurich | kulturlegi zurich | KulturLegi from other cantons gets the reduced rate. | No |
Official prices
Kunsthaus ticket prices
| Collection & small exhibitions (adult) — Reduced CHF 17 (young people 14+, students, apprentices, IV recipients, AHV pensioners on Wednesdays only, out-of-canton KulturLegi). All-in-One ticket incl. major exhibitions CHF 36 (reduced 25). Collection audioguide free when buying online, CHF 4 at the desk. | CHF 24 |
| All-in-One ticket: all exhibitions and collections (reduced CHF 25) | CHF 36 |
| Maria Lassnig - Edvard Munch incl. collection (reduced CHF 22) | CHF 31 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
Worth timing your visit?
What a free day saves
Based on the official price (collection & small exhibitions (adult)). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
Tickets & tours
Best-rated tickets and tours: Kunsthaus
Ratings and prices from the booking partners; prices may change.
Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–18:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–18:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–18:00 |
Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Thursday 10:00-20:00, closed Mondays. Rooms close about 10 minutes before the museum.
Heimplatz 1, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
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FAQ
Kunsthaus: common questions
Is Kunsthaus free?
Kunsthaus is free for everyone collection free for everyone every Wednesday. Also free: children and young people under 14; wheelchair users and their companion; KulturLegi holders from the Canton of Zurich. Otherwise the official ticket costs CHF 24.
When is Kunsthaus free?
Collection free for everyone every Wednesday. The next free date is Wednesday, 28 October 2026.
Who gets free entry to Kunsthaus?
Children under 14 — listed under 'Kostenloser Eintritt für folgende Besucher:innen'.. Wheelchair users. Kulturlegi zurich — kulturLegi from other cantons gets the reduced rate..
How much is a ticket to Kunsthaus?
Collection & small exhibitions (adult) costs CHF 24 on the official site.
What day is Kunsthaus closed?
Kunsthaus is closed on Mondays. Tuesday-Wednesday and Friday-Sunday 10:00-18:00, Thursday 10:00-20:00, closed Mondays. Rooms close about 10 minutes before the museum.
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Sources
Where this comes from
- kunsthaus.ch/besuch-planen/ · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
Every free rule is checked against the official source and re-checked on a schedule. Spotted a change? Tell us.