Museum of Design - Free Audio Guide
Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
Museum für Gestaltung, 60, Ausstellungsstrasse, Gewerbeschule, Industriequartier, Zürich, Bezirk Zürich, Zürich, 8005, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
The Museum für Gestaltung Zürich is Switzerland's leading museum for design and visual communication, established in 1875. It features two locations in Zurich: the main building on Ausstellungsstrasse, a 1933 architectural masterpiece, and the Toni-Areal, a former yogurt factory and now a campus for the Zurich University of the Arts. The museum houses over 500,000 objects across four major collections: design, graphics, applied arts, and posters, capturing significant developments in aesthetics and technology. Visitors can enjoy rotating exhibitions, workshops, and public programs. The museum is accessible and provides facilities for all visitors. Admission fees vary, with discounts for students and seniors. Opening hours are typically Tuesday to Sunday, 10 AM to 6 PM.