Museums in the
Canton of Zurich

Museums-Stiftung Hirzel

Since 1980 · 1–10 empl.·4.7(44)

Museums-Stiftung Hirzel operates the Johanna-Spyri-Museum and manages the museum’s collection and exhibitions about Johanna Spyri and her works. It organises guided tours, events and runs a small museum shop.

Stiftung Tram-Museum Zürich

Since 2007 · 1–10 empl.·4.5(965)

The company is a museum for historic trams and buses. The core activities include: * The exhibition and presentation of historic trams and buses * The organization of guided tours and vehicle rentals * The training of drivers and conductors * The management of a historical archive * The organization of events and events * The promotion of young talent through the TMZ Youth The company consists of three institutions: the VTMZ association, the STMZ foundation and the FTMZ sponsorship association, all of which work together to achieve the museum's goals.

Kulturama-Stiftung

Since 1988 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(504)

The company is a museum or similar scientific institution that seeks partnerships with companies and institutions to finance and implement projects such as the renewal of permanent exhibitions and the development of online offerings.

Stiftung für das Ortsmuseum und die Chronik der Gemeinde Horgen

Since 1955 · 21–50 empl.·4.6(30)

The company operates a museum, specifically the local museum Sust in Horgen, and offers various services and activities, such as puzzle courses, café, events, weddings and archaeology workshops.

Stiftung Dampfzentrum Winterthur

Since 2012 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(96)

The company is a museum of industrial culture specializing in the preservation and presentation of steam engines and industrial cultural heritage. The core activities include operating a museum with exhibitions, guided tours and events, preserving and restoring steam engines and other industrial artifacts, as well as promoting education and research in the field of industrial culture.

Stiftung für konstruktive, konkrete und konzeptuelle Kunst

Since 1987 · 21–50 empl.·4.4(451)

The Museum Haus Konstruktiv is an institution for constructive-concrete and conceptual art in Switzerland. The company's core activity includes the presentation of exhibitions, the maintenance and dissemination of a collection, as well as the implementation of educational and outreach programs for various target groups, including schools, families, and adults.

Stiftung Fotomuseum Winterthur

Since 1992 · 11–20 empl.·4.4(506)

Stiftung Fotomuseum Winterthur is a museum for photography and visual culture. It presents exhibitions, organises events and workshops, and offers educational programmes, a collection and a photo library.

Stiftung Kunsthalle Zürich

Since 1993 · 21–50 empl.·4.1(255)

The core activity of Kunsthalle Zürich is the presentation and mediation of art through exhibitions, events and educational programs.

Hauser & Wirth Collections AG

Since 2017 · 11–20 empl.·4.6(22)

Hauser & Wirth Collection Services AG is part of the Hauser & Wirth group and is presented on the website in connection with gallery services for contemporary art. These include exhibitions, events, learning activities and a dedicated book area at Hauser & Wirth Zurich, Limmatstrasse.

Stiftung Historisches Armeematerial Führungsunterstützung

Since 2009 · 21–50 empl.·4.5(11)

The company's core activity is the collection, preservation, research and dissemination of historical army equipment, particularly in the field of communication technology and command support of the Swiss Army.

Museum Thalwil

Since 1953 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(29)

The company's core activity is the operation of a museum, in particular the presentation of exhibitions, events and educational programs that deal with the history, culture and art of the place Thalwil.

Fotozentrum

Since 2017 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(506)

Fotozentrum is Fotomuseum Winterthur, a museum for photography and visual culture. It presents exhibitions, organises events and workshops, and offers educational programmes as well as a shop with books, editions and tickets.

Genossenschaft Heimat- und Ortsmuseum Wiedikon

Since 1981 · 1–10 empl.·4.3(19)

The company is a local history museum in Wiedikon, Zurich, focusing on the preservation and presentation of local history and culture. The company's core activity includes the renovation and restoration of historic buildings, the collection and exhibition of art and cultural objects, as well as the organization of events and exhibitions.

Pegasus Small-World, Inhaber Ewald Schuler

Since 2009 · 1–10 empl.·4.4(94)

The core activity of Pegasus Small World is the operation of a toy museum featuring an extensive collection of toys from 1900 to 1980, complemented by a restaurant and changing exhibitions.

Quadro bild + rahmen, Francesco Cusumano

Since 1990 · 1–10 empl.·4.5(16)

The core activity of the company "Quadro Bild + Rahmen" is the manufacture and sale of individual picture and mirror frames, as well as the art trade with a selection of oil paintings, acrylic paintings, watercolors, lithographs, and art prints.

Kate Vass Galerie GmbH

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.·3.8(13)

The company is primarily engaged in the presentation and sale of artworks, particularly in the field of digital and generative art, as well as the organization of exhibitions and the publication of books and articles on this topic.

Illuseum AG

Since 2019 · 11–20 empl.·3.9(2838)

The company operates a museum specializing in interactive and immersive experiences. The core activity is to offer visitors unique and unforgettable moments by providing interactive exhibitions, digital experiences, and creative activities. The museum serves as a platform for personal discovery, communal interaction, and the exchange of experiences.

Stiftung Oskar Reinhart

Since 1945 · 1–10 empl.

The company is an art museum whose core activity consists of collecting, exhibiting, preserving and maintaining works of art. It also offers various services such as guided tours, events and educational programs.

Walter A. Bechtler-Stiftung

Since 1955 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the promotion and presentation of contemporary art through the Bechtler Foundation, a museum in Uster that features permanent and changing exhibitions of contemporary artists and houses an extensive art collection.

Werner Coninx Stiftung

Since 1974 · 1–10 empl.

The company's core activity is the management and presentation of a comprehensive art collection consisting of paintings, drawings, graphics, sculptures and objects. The collection is exhibited at various locations and partially lent as permanent loans to other institutions.

Alte Säge und Mühle Thalwil

Since 1978 · 21–50 empl.

Alte Säge und Mühle Thalwil is a technology and cultural heritage monument in Thalwil. The site includes a mill and a sawmill, and it is still operated regularly for demonstrations.

Hahnloser/Jaeggli Stiftung

Since 1980 · 21–50 empl.

The company's core activity is the preservation, presentation and promotion of art and culture, particularly through the management and exhibition of the Hedy and Arthur Hahnloser collection, as well as supporting the Kunst Museum Winterthur and the museum association.

Stiftung Ortsmuseum Meilen

Since 1982 · 11–20 empl.

The Meilen Local Museum collects, archives and documents historically valuable information about Meilen and presents the local history through permanent exhibitions and changing theme exhibitions.

Stiftung Museum am Pfäffikersee

Since 1985 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the operation of a museum and a chronicle room, which deal with the history and culture of Pfäffikon. This includes the organization of guided tours, excursions and special exhibitions, the research and documentation of local history, as well as the management of an archive and a library.

Stiftung Museum und historisches Material der schweizerischen Luftwaffe

Since 1985 · 11–20 empl.

The company is a museum specializing in the history of the Swiss Air Force. The core activities include: * The restoration and preservation of historic aircraft and materials * Guiding museum visitors through the exhibitions and conveying knowledge about the history of the Swiss Air Force * Managing an archive of historical documents and objects * Publishing an online magazine (Gazette) with articles about the history of the air force * Organizing events and tours, including flight simulators and virtual reality experiences * Managing a collection of military-historical material of the Swiss Air Force (MHMLW) The company is a foundation that does not pursue commercial purposes and focuses on preserving and conveying the cultural heritage of the Swiss Army.

Stiftung Spörrihaus, Wohn- und Ortsmuseum der Gemeinden Dättlikon und Pfungen

Since 1990 · 11–20 empl.

Stiftung Spörrihaus, Wohn- und Ortsmuseum der Gemeinden Dättlikon und Pfungen is a local history and house museum presenting aspects of everyday regional life. The site includes a living-house exhibition in the Spörrihaus, rotating agricultural themes in the barn and topical exhibitions in the Bretscherhaus, with visits on scheduled open days or by arrangement.

Hauser & Wirth AG

Since 1991 · 11–20 empl.

Hauser & Wirth AG is a gallery for contemporary and modern art. It represents artists and estates and organizes exhibitions, education programs, publications, and editions.

Verein Pro Waldmannsburg

Since 1997 · 1–10 empl.

The core activity of the Pro Waldmannsburg association is the promotion and realization of the Waldmannsburg Museum on the Dübelstein near Dübendorf, including the preservation and maintenance of the Dübelstein castle ruins, as well as the dissemination of history and culture related to Hans Waldmann and his time.

Railvetica GmbH

Since 1998 · 11–20 empl.

The core activity of Railvetica GmbH is the promotion and support of the preservation of historically valuable locomotives and wagons. This includes the acquisition, operation and maintenance of railway rolling stock, as well as the production and distribution of informational materials, documentation or souvenir items. Additionally, the company can act as a tour operator and offer historic trains for special excursions.

FIFA Museum AG

Since 2001 · 11–20 empl.

The company is a museum dedicated to the history and development of football. It hosts exhibitions, organizes events and provides a platform for connecting people through football. The core activity of the company is the promotion and presentation of football as a cultural asset.

Helmut Newton Stiftung

Since 2004 · 11–20 empl.

The company's core activity is the operation of a photography museum, particularly the presentation and preservation of the works of Helmut Newton and other photographers, as well as the organization of exhibitions and events in the field of photography.

arthobler gallery gmbh

Since 2007 · 11–20 empl.

arthobler gallery gmbh is a gallery for contemporary art. According to Kunstbulletin, it presents exhibitions and events featuring artists in Zurich.

Stiftung Lozzimuseum

Since 2012 · 1–10 empl.

The company operates a museum showcasing over 180 sculptures by artist Yvan "Lozzi" Pestalozzi. The core activity of the company is the presentation and mediation of artworks, particularly those by Lozzi, as well as providing exhibition and event spaces for visitors, groups, and schools.

Stiftung Oldtimermuseum von Rosemarie und Wilfried Schneebeli

Since 2013 · 1–10 empl.

The company operates a vintage car museum, showcasing a wide range of historic vehicles, including cars, tractors, motorcycles, and bicycles. The core activity involves collecting, preserving, and making these vehicles accessible to the public. The museum offers guided tours and exhibitions, catering to enthusiasts and aficionados of vintage cars.

Stiftung Ortsmuseum Embrachertal

Since 2018 · 1–10 empl.

Stiftung Ortsmuseum Embrachertal operates a local museum and maintains an archive of photographs, objects and documents related to the history of the Embrachertal. The foundation oversees the historic Volkarthaus as the museum site, issues informational brochures and e‑books, and documents the local collections.

Stiftung Ortsmuseum Urdorf

Since 1995 · 11–20 empl.·4.3(21)

The company "Ortsmuseum Urdorf" is a museum specializing in the history and culture of the town of Urdorf. The core activity of the company consists of collecting, exhibiting and conveying historical and cultural artifacts, as well as organizing events and events that focus on the history and culture of the town of Urdorf.

Stiftung FCZ Museum

Since 2011 · 1–10 empl.·3.7(14)

Stiftung FCZ Museum operates the FCZ Museum and presents the history of FC Zürich through exhibitions, a collection and an archive. It also offers guided tours and venue rentals, and maintains a database of FC Zürich matches.

Petra Gut Contemporary AG

Since 2016 · 11–20 empl.·4.5(10)

The core activity of Petra Gut Contemporary AG is the trade and brokerage of contemporary art, photography and design. The company represents a selection of internationally emerging and established artists and offers their works in two galleries in Zurich and St. Moritz.