Museum of Design, Zurich

Name: Museum of Design
Address: Zurich, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 43 446 67 67

#65 among attractions in Zurich

Museum

Gallery (6)

Map

Gallery

Facts and practical information

The Museum of Design, Zürich is a museum for industrial design, visual communication, architecture, and craft in Zurich, Switzerland. ()

Local name: Museum für Gestaltung Zürich Established: 1878 (146 years ago)Coordinates: 47°22'58"N, 8°32'11"E

Address

Kreis 5 (Gewerbeschule)Zurich Switzerland

Contact

+41 43 446 67 67

Website

Social media

Add

Zurich

Day trips

Museum of Design – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Bahnhofstrasse, Swiss National Museum, Lindenhof, Jelmoli.

0.6 miS
Main street lined with high-end shops
Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich
17 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, Bahnhofstrasse stands as one of the world's most luxurious shopping boulevards. This iconic street, stretching approximately 1.4 kilometers from Zurich Hauptbahnhof to Lake Zurich, is a beacon of high-end retail and architectural...
~1590 ftSE
Swiss history, crafts and furnishings
Swiss National Museum, Zurich
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, the Swiss National Museum stands as a beacon of cultural heritage and history. Housed in an impressive fairytale-like castle built in 1898, the museum's architecture is a stunning example of historicist design, drawing visitors into the...
0.7 miS
Square
Lindenhof, Zurich
19 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, Lindenhof stands as a serene oasis and a historical square that offers a unique window into the city's past. This tranquil space, shaded by linden trees, not only provides a peaceful retreat from the hustle and bustle of...
0.6 miS
Shopping, Department store
Jelmoli, Zurich
15 min walk • Jelmoli is a premier department store located in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland, renowned for its luxury shopping experience and rich heritage. Established in 1833 by Peter Jelmoli-Ciolina, the store has become a landmark of Swiss retail, offering a wide range of...
0.7 miS
Synagogue
Synagoge Zürich Löwenstrasse, Zurich
17 min walk • The Synagoge Zürich Löwenstrasse stands as a central pillar of Jewish life in the heart of Zurich, Switzerland. This synagogue, with its distinguished history, serves not only as a place of worship but also as a cultural and community center for the Jewish population...
0.6 miS
Observatories and planetariums, Museum
Urania Sternwarte, Zurich
16 min walk • Urania Sternwarte is a public observatory in the Lindenhof quarter of Zürich, Switzerland. Its name Urania refers to the muse of astronomy in Greek mythology.
~950 ftN
Watersports, Swimming, Swimming pool
Bahnhof Letten, Zurich
5 min walk • Zürich Letten is a former railway station in the Swiss city of Zürich. It is situated on the old route of the Lake Zürich right bank railway from Zurich Hbf station to Rapperswil station.
~1280 ftSE
Park
Platzspitz park, Zurich
7 min walk • The Platzspitz park is a park in Zurich, located next to the Swiss National Museum.
0.7 miSW
Music and shows, Nightlife, Music venue
Volkshaus, Zurich
17 min walk • The Volkshaus is a 1,200-seat concert hall located in Zürich, Switzerland. The building construction began in June 1909 and publicly opened the following year. On 26 February 1964, Thelonious Monk performed there.
0.5 miSE
Bridge
Bahnhofbrücke, Zurich
13 min walk • Bahnhofbrücke is a road and tramway bridge over the Limmat in the city of Zürich in the canton of Zürich in Switzerland.
~1760 ftSW
Fountain
Europuddle, Zurich
9 min walk • The Europuddle, is a fountain completed in November 2019, located in the Europaallee area in the city centre of Zürich, Switzerland. Its name is a portmanteau derived from "Europaallee", the residential and commercial area in which it belongs, and "puddle", due to its visual appearance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Museum of Design?

Nearby attractions include Milchbuck Tunnel, Zurich (5 min walk), Bahnhof Letten, Zurich (5 min walk), Platzspitz park, Zurich (7 min walk), Gewerbeschule, Zurich (8 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Design by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Design:

Tram

Museum für Gestaltung • Lines: 13, 17, 4, 6 (3 min walk)
Beckenhof • Lines: 11, 14 (6 min walk)

Bus

Bus Station Zürich (4 min walk)
Haldenegg • Lines: E, N6 (11 min walk)

Trolleybus

Limmatplatz • Lines: 32 (7 min walk)
Röntgenstrasse • Lines: 32 (9 min walk)

Train

Zürich Hauptbahnhof (10 min walk)
Zürich HB SZU (11 min walk)

Ferry

Zürich Landesmuseum (10 min walk)
Zürich Limmatquai (19 min walk)

Light rail

Bahnhof Stadelhofen • Lines: S18 (33 min walk)