The International Museum Day was created over 40 years ago by the International Association of Museums. Since then it has been held every year in May. It is a reminder of the value of museums for cultural exchange. Last year, more than 37,000 museums in 158 countries and regions worldwide took part in the event. We are also taking part once again and are offering free admission to our museum all day long.
No events are currently taking place.
Due to the current situation around the Coronavirus and the measures taken by the federal government and the canton, no events of the museum will take place until the end of April. We will keep you informed about alternative dates.
17. May.
International Museum Day
10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Free admission to all exhibitions
Free admission to all exhibitions
17. May.
Identification Day 'What's this?'
3 – 5 p.m.
Free Admission
Free Admission
Have you made a discovery in the wild that you would like to know more about? Or have you observed a natural phenomenon that you would like to get to the bottom of?
Our experts use their specialist knowledge to help determine minerals, fossils, bones, feathers, insects or other treasures found and to answer your questions.
On our Identification Days, the professionals await you in the museum and are ready to answer your questions. Bring your findings or show us your photos or videos. Tell us about your experiences and your observations. We look forward to solving the mysteries of nature together.
06. Sep.
Identification Day 'What's this?'
3 – 5 p.m.
Free Admission
Free Admission
Have you made a discovery in the wild that you would like to know more about? Or have you observed a natural phenomenon that you would like to get to the bottom of?
Our experts use their specialist knowledge to help determine minerals, fossils, bones, feathers, insects or other treasures found and to answer your questions.
On our Identification Days, the professionals await you in the museum and are ready to answer your questions. Bring your findings or show us your photos or videos. Tell us about your experiences and your observations. We look forward to solving the mysteries of nature together.
04. Oct.
Identification Day 'What's this?'
3 – 5 p.m.
Free Admission
Free Admission
Have you made a discovery in the wild that you would like to know more about? Or have you observed a natural phenomenon that you would like to get to the bottom of?
Our experts use their specialist knowledge to help determine minerals, fossils, bones, feathers, insects or other treasures found and to answer your questions.
On our Identification Days, the professionals await you in the museum and are ready to answer your questions. Bring your findings or show us your photos or videos. Tell us about your experiences and your observations. We look forward to solving the mysteries of nature together.