Kunsthaus Zürich

Overview

Kunsthaus Zürich is Switzerland's most important art museum, expanded in 2021 with a David Chipperfield-designed extension. Its collections span medieval Swiss art to Alberto Giacometti's sculptures, Monet, Picasso, and the Bührle Collection.

Highlights

• Giacometti: The world's largest collection of sculptures and paintings by Alberto Giacometti.
• Bührle Collection: Impressionist and post-Impressionist masterworks (Monet, Renoir, Cézanne, Van Gogh).
• Chipperfield extension: The 2021 addition doubled the museum's exhibition space.

History

Founded in 1787, the Kunsthaus moved to its Karl Moser building in 1910. The 2021 Chipperfield wing transformed it into one of Europe's largest museums.

Visitor Tips

• Free Wednesdays: Free entry on Wednesday evenings.
• Focus on Giacometti: The collection is unmatched globally.
• Duration: 1.5–2.5 hours.