Museum Rietberg
Museum Rietberg
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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This art museum is the only art museum in Switzerland that focuses on non-European art, and has a substantial collection from Asia, America, Africa and Oceania. It's also located in one of Zürich's most beautiful parks.
Duration: 2-3 hours
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artwithoutboundaries
Hong Kong, China403 contributions
Apr 2023 • Friends
It is a magnificent collection of non-European art. The museum is not big, but the collection is extensive. Each piece of art is meticulously curated. I enjoy following the route map since it allows me to make connections with each object. After the tour, I got the opportunity to talk with the museum staff about my feelings. They are all art enthusiasts who are well-versed in their museum collection. Must visit if you're in Zurich.
Written 13 April 2023
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permia
Ireland64,704 contributions
Oct 2022
Rare indeed to find a European museum devoted solely to non-Europe art, so it was great to happen across here.
Over a few floors marvellous pieces from a number of continents are shown. Gorgeous items from China, across numerous Dynasties were grand to see.
These included an ornate bell from the Shang dynasty, a marvellous horse, and two vessels in the form of a pigeon and owl from the 1st Millennium BCE.
An exquisite collection of jade objects was another highlight.
Over a few floors marvellous pieces from a number of continents are shown. Gorgeous items from China, across numerous Dynasties were grand to see.
These included an ornate bell from the Shang dynasty, a marvellous horse, and two vessels in the form of a pigeon and owl from the 1st Millennium BCE.
An exquisite collection of jade objects was another highlight.
Written 30 October 2022
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kevin b
Island of Malta, Malta14 contributions
Sept 2022
Fantastic museum for those who love artefacts. There's a huge amount of artefacts to look at, it will take at least 2 hours to view them all.
The museum is quite modern and well curated. The cafeteria makes is also well kept and essential for a short break in between.
Staff are super friendly and helpful.
Make sure to visit the park afterwards as it's very nice and hold a nice view of the lake.
The museum is quite modern and well curated. The cafeteria makes is also well kept and essential for a short break in between.
Staff are super friendly and helpful.
Make sure to visit the park afterwards as it's very nice and hold a nice view of the lake.
Written 14 September 2022
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Elena S
28 contributions
Dec 2019 • Solo
The museum is huge that's why it makes it kind of confusing walking through.
The English descriptions aren't as detailed as the German ones. Also there aren't many historical facts in the descriptions
The English descriptions aren't as detailed as the German ones. Also there aren't many historical facts in the descriptions
Written 14 January 2020
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msgelfin
Edinburgh, UK32 contributions
I found this museum very striking and exciting. A large collection of nice artwork from all over the world. If you love checking out art from everywhere this is a must see of collections from Africa, the Americas, Oceania and Asia.
There is also a little shop to buy souvenirs on site and a cafe for tea and snacks.
Easy to get to by tram and bus.
There is also a little shop to buy souvenirs on site and a cafe for tea and snacks.
Easy to get to by tram and bus.
Written 7 May 2010
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EJW8191
Dearborn, Michigan67 contributions
A superb museum on a high hill in a lovely park, where local children were happily sledding when I arrived (January 2010). The museum displays beautiful art objects from China, Japan, the Congo, Angola, Gabon, Cameroon, Guinea, Nigeria, India, Pakistan, Liberia, and Mali. I happily spent five house there. The foot of the hill (and the entrance to the park) is right by the Rietberg stop of tram line #7.
Written 5 February 2010
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Davide
Zurich, Switzerland204 contributions
Dec 2010 • Couples
I have been in this museum already 3 times, unfortunately these people still do not understand that tourists and foreigners need to read some English as well.
Unlike other museums in Zurich this is very conservative and nothing is ever translated in French, English or Italian, I am not going back unless I first learn some German.
Unlike other museums in Zurich this is very conservative and nothing is ever translated in French, English or Italian, I am not going back unless I first learn some German.
Written 28 November 2011
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Close2manhattan
Montclair, NJ39 contributions
Apr 2015 • Solo
A gorgeous park with rolling lawns, sculpture and fountains reveals a refurbished villa and a modern museum building housing Asian, Indian, North American, South American Art. Beautiful musical instruments, and special exhibitions as well. The Reitburg is a jewel box museum with powerful art in a charming setting. Worth a trip when in Zurich. Easy to reach by way of the #7 tram.
Written 13 April 2015
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Monica D
Leicestershire, UK82 contributions
Feb 2013 • Friends
We really enjoyed this museum and it really had some amazing exhibits! I've never seen so many well preserved ancient artefacts in one place. Some exhibits were millions of years old!
Amazingly it was actually free. I'd read up on prices etc before we went and was a little confused as some reports said it was free while others quoted a price. This is because there is a small exhibition within the museum which you have to pay for and it did seem as if the staff weren't bothering to point out to people that this was optional, just saying the price. We decided not to bother with it and were very glad of our decision as there was so much else to see we honestly wouldn't have had time.
If you are only visiting for a short time I would highly recommend seeing this Museum and the Zoo - the best two attractions in Zurich.
Amazingly it was actually free. I'd read up on prices etc before we went and was a little confused as some reports said it was free while others quoted a price. This is because there is a small exhibition within the museum which you have to pay for and it did seem as if the staff weren't bothering to point out to people that this was optional, just saying the price. We decided not to bother with it and were very glad of our decision as there was so much else to see we honestly wouldn't have had time.
If you are only visiting for a short time I would highly recommend seeing this Museum and the Zoo - the best two attractions in Zurich.
Written 12 April 2013
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Peter R
New York City, NY856 contributions
Jan 2013 • Friends
The Rietberg is a wonderful museum that has one of the BEST collections of Chinese ceramics in the world. From neolithic pots to Tang camels, this is an absolute treasure trove of masterworks, all elegantly displayed in a way that gives every piece room to breathe and places them in interesting figurative juxtapositions. The breadth and depth of the Rietberg's Chinese works achieves its superlative quality because of the recent generous gift of the extensive Meiyintang Collection, which was one of the most significant of its kind in private hands.
There is also a fabulous Shiva Nataraja and and some other notable Chola bronzes. There is also a delightful cafe and a lovely park location to add to the overall aesthetic experience.
There is also a fabulous Shiva Nataraja and and some other notable Chola bronzes. There is also a delightful cafe and a lovely park location to add to the overall aesthetic experience.
Written 22 January 2013
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Hello I'm going to spend 2 days in Zurich: First day Rietberg museum, second day Eutliberg. Apart from that, just to stroll around and get to know the city. Can anyone recommend if - for this plan - it's worth buying the ZurichCard or not ? Thank you very much
Written 1 July 2018
I am going tomorrow. What about your visit?? Thank youuu!
Written 18 January 2020
ist die ausstellung über indien umfassend?
Written 2 July 2017
I may not have time to visit the museum during visiting hours. Could I still walk in the park between 8 am and 9:30 am? Thanks
Written 29 January 2015
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