Museum · Zurich
Swiss National Museum (Landesmuseum Zürich): free entry days, tickets & hours
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Part of Landesmuseum is free: the 'Einfach Zürich' exhibition is free for everyone.
- Also free: children and young people up to 16; people with N, S or F permits (asylum seekers, protection status, provisionally admitted).
- Otherwise: adult ticket — CHF 13.
Before you go
How to actually get in for free
- The 'Einfach Zürich' exhibition on the city's history is free - no ticket needed.
- Children and teens up to 16 get in free; adults pay CHF 13.
- Closed on Mondays.
All free options
Who gets in free, and when
| Free option | Who | Conditions | Book? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free forFree for children and young people up to 16 | children under 16 | Official wording 'bis 16 Jahre'; 16-year-olds likely included - bring ID. | No |
| Free areaThe 'Einfach Zürich' exhibition is free for everyone | everyone | — | No |
| Free forFree for people with N, S or F permits (asylum seekers, protection status, provisionally admitted) | refugees | Show the permit at the ticket desk. | No |
Official prices
Landesmuseum ticket prices
| Adult ticket — Reduced CHF 10 (AHV, IV, RAV, pupils, students). Annual pass CHF 35 for all Swiss National Museum sites. | CHF 13 |
| Annual pass for all Swiss National Museum sites | CHF 35 |
Prices from the official website, checked Oct 2026. Free options are listed above.
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What a free day saves
Based on the official price (adult ticket). Free days are busier — if your dates don't line up, a timed ticket is the trade-off.
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Practical
Opening hours & how to get there
| Mon | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tue | 10:00–17:00 |
| Wed | 10:00–17:00 |
| Thu | 10:00–17:00 |
| Fri | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sat | 10:00–17:00 |
| Sun | 10:00–17:00 |
Museum Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays. Special days: 24 Dec 10-14; open on most holidays incl. 21-31 Dec (Mon 21 and 28 Dec open); closed on Sechseläuten (19 Apr 2027) and Knabenschiessen (13 Sep 2027).
Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
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FAQ
Landesmuseum: common questions
Is Landesmuseum free?
The 'Einfach Zürich' exhibition is free for everyone. Also free: children and young people up to 16; people with N, S or F permits (asylum seekers, protection status, provisionally admitted). Otherwise the official ticket costs CHF 13.
Who gets free entry to Landesmuseum?
Children under 16 — official wording 'bis 16 Jahre'; 16-year-olds likely included - bring ID.. Refugees — show the permit at the ticket desk..
How much is a ticket to Landesmuseum?
Adult ticket costs CHF 13 on the official site.
What day is Landesmuseum closed?
Landesmuseum is closed on Mondays. Museum Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00, closed Mondays. Special days: 24 Dec 10-14; open on most holidays incl. 21-31 Dec (Mon 21 and 28 Dec open); closed on Sechseläuten (19 Apr 2027) and Knabenschiessen (13 Sep 2027).
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Sources
Where this comes from
- landesmuseum.ch/tickets · checked Saturday, 24 October 2026
- landesmuseum.ch/de/ihr-besuch/oeffnungszeiten
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