Bibliothèque centrale de Zurich

Zürich's history comes alive here: Wide-ranging exhibitions display treasures from fifteen centuries.

The Central Library Zürich is Zürich’s cantonal, municipal and university library. With over five million media and half a million visitors a year, it is one of Switzerland’s largest libraries. It collects scientific literature as well as travel guides, novels and guidebooks. In addition, it documents and archives Zürich-based publications. As the city’s oldest cultural institution, it also possesses numerous historic inventories going back to the Middle Ages, including bequests and private libraries.

But the central library is also a museum where the history of Zürich comes to life. The central library hosts regular exhibitions showcasing its treasures in the treasure chamber of the preachers’ chancel for a wide audience.

Mon - Fri 1 – 5 p.m. Sat 1 - 4 p.m.