Museum of Anthropology – University of Zurich

How do researchers uncover the mystery of our origins? The anthropological museum of the University of Zurich offers insight into evolutionary biology.

"Traces of our ancestors" is the name of the exhibition at the Museum of Anthropology. Here fossils and tools guide visitors through the cultural and biological development of mankind. Looking at replicas of the different types of people over the past 3.5 million years, the theory of evolution is tangible. Early hominid finds from Switzerland are also part of the exhibition.

In addition, the museum focuses on the study of apes. The behavior of our closest relatives permits us to draw further conclusions in regard to our own development.

Price

Free entry

Opening Hours

Monday
12.00pm – 5.00pm
Tuesday
12.00pm – 5.00pm
Wednesday
12.00pm – 5.00pm
Thursday
12.00pm – 5.00pm
Friday
12.00pm – 5.00pm
Saturday
12.00pm – 5.00pm
Sunday
12.00pm – 5.00pm

Special opening hours during the holidays

Address

Distance Travel time
Zürich Main Station 2.3 km 17 min
Zürich Airport 6.1 km 24 min
Museum der Anthropologie
Winterthurerstrasse 190
8057  Zürich