The collection

Description

Over two floors and around 2,000m2, the exhibition features more than 7,000 exhibits from the Swiss National Museum collection, highlighting Swiss artistry and craftsmanship dating from a period of around 1,000 years. The highlights of the tour include the 11th-century sacred palm donkey, the St. Gallen Globe (one of the largest surviving 16th-century globes), the spectacular Alice and Louis Koch ring collection, and the recently restored period rooms from all over Switzerland. The objects and rooms are part of Switzerland’s cultural and historical heritage and showcase the country’s cultural diversity and history.

Highlights

• Over 7,000 exhibits from Swiss history and craftsmanship
• Features the 11th-century sacred palm donkey and the St. Gallen Globe
• Includes restored period rooms from across Switzerland

General Information

The exhibition is held at the Swiss National Museum in Zurich, showcasing Swiss cultural heritage over two floors. It features objects dating back around 1,000 years, highlighting Switzerland's diverse history and artistry.

Location

Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich, Schweiz

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