Constant banging, ringing bells, and clattering sounds, the Museum Tinguely features the works of…read moreSwiss artist Jean Tinguely. Famous for kinetic sculptures, some of them are quite small and many are massive complex installations with many moving parts. With anything that moves, they are constantly breaking down. The museum does everything possible to ensure the longest life of these artworks. They do not run constantly, instead there are pedals or buttons to push that will activate the sculptures. It was a quiet and rainy Tuesday afternoon so the museum was not at all busy. This gave me nearly exclusive access to the artworks and the small theatre. I particularly enjoyed the movie showing the falling and crashing fluorescent lights. You can expect to spend at least two hours here. Don't miss the upside-down biplane hanging from the ceiling or the fountain in the courtyard! [Review 21233 overall - 81 in Switzerland - 198 of 2024.]

This is without a doubt the strangest museum I have ever been to. In Basel we visited Tinguely…read moreFountain. It's a fountain filled with the craziest contraptions that are almost like perpetual motion machines. They're moving iron sculptures that continuously loop through a short range of motion so it looks like they're walking, bobbing, etc. It was intriguing enough to make me want to visit the museum devoted to the works of this artist. If you have a Basel City Pass (which our hotel provided for free) you can use it to get half off of the admission price. I was not prepared for how large the museum was. I was expecting a little place but this museum is enormous! It houses everything from Tinguely's low-tech earlier works (like a moving hammer that keeps smashing a stuffed animal) to huge contraptions. You can even walk inside the machine with a carousel horse attached to it. It was really interesting reading about this artist and how he came to such prominence. With such strange art exhibits it's not a surprise that the layout of this museum is also strange. That's not necessarily a good thing. For some reason the section at the beginning with the majority of printed signs that tell about Tinguely's history isn't air conditioned. There is a roof to provide shade but it still felt like a sauna and was quite uncomfortable. After that you go through some glass doors and the rest of the experience is air conditioned. Why? Also once you wind your way to the innermost part of the museum we were quite surprised to find that you hit a dead end. You have to backtrack all the way back to get out. Really strange design but I guess not surprising. This was a fun visit that definitely gave us something to talk about!

A truly outstanding small museum featuring works collected by the Swiss art dealer for Pablo…read morePicasso and Paul Klee -- favorites of mine since my many visits to the Museum of Modern Art as a teenager. Many pieces I had never even heard of, and yet a small enough collection that I wasn't exhausted after seeing the whole place. The Picasso's came primarily from his later years; and a set of endearing photos of Picasso and his family taken by David Douglas Duncan. And then the floor with other moderns running from the impressionists into painters in the mid-2oth century

This museum was such a surprise gem. The collection is jaw dropping. The sheer quantity of Picasso…read moreand Klee pieces is amazing not to mention the photos of Picasso with his family and the other artists represented. It's a must see while in Lucerne.

Small museum of one floor of many large rooms. We visited the Matisse exhibition and it was…read moredisplayed well.

This museum was wonderful, filled with art by Pirosmani, Picasso, Thiebaud, Monet, Matisse,…read moreCezanne, Warhol, and an abundance of other artists. It takes quite awhile to go through all the galleries to see everything, especially if you read everything on the walls, too! It was really breathtaking to walk into a gallery and see the large Monet painting "The Water Lily Pond" hanging on a full wall; such a beautiful surprise. His "Water Lilies" was also in the same gallery. Definitely worth the visit and there's a discount offered (50%) when you present your BaselCard, which is a tourist card you can get for free from your hotel. 13.50 CHF (Swiss francs) at the time I went (November, 2023).

Kunsthaus Zürich is free on Wednesdays, for those who are looking at visiting, and it just happened…read moreto be the day we were in town. A few tips and tricks for those visiting: They ask you leave your backpacks and purses downstairs in the provided lockers. The elevator system isn't great, and will always stop at the lobby, no matter what you push, so it's a time consuming process to use it. The restrooms look like they should be pull doors, but they're actually push. It's the oddest thing and the honey and I were both tripped up by it. Overall, we both really enjoyed the museum, much more than the famous Prado, and would highly recommend stopping in if you're visiting Zurich, especially if it happens to be a Wednesday.

This museum is pretty pricey, and it is not included in the museums one can see with the…read moreMuseumpass/Swiss Travel Pass. It is free on Wednesdays, but that does not include entry to special exhibitions. What makes things worse is that roughly half the collection is currently closed due to a fire. So you're just left with Impressionism and newer stuff. The Impressionist collection is decent at least.

I assisted one of the tasting dinners to test out the new menu and it was fantastic :)…read more Great food, amazing space and a very energetic and friendly staff. I definitely recommend it.

I really like the garden restaurant. The atmosphere is easy going. There is no pressure from the…read morewait staff. The food is consistent. Today the weather was awful. We had the covered garden to ourselves. Bliss. I have gone there so many times, and I always order Haché Hornli, ground beef and macaroni served with a side of applesauce. It is delicious. I live the fact that after so many years, I remember the waiters. Consistency us important. And the prices are moderate by Swiss standards.

Absolutely love this museum! A must-see for anyone interested in design or graphic arts. Our…read moreInstagram-savvy 17-year old niece loved it as well! The depth and breadth of the museum's collection of artifacts is as impressive as the stunning and voluminous collection of landmark posters. The furniture area was also very cool. It's also one of the least-expensive thing you'll do in Zürich. Yes, it isn't a huge museum, but the entrance price is ultra-reasonable, with discounts for students and seniors.

This is a small but worthwhile museum to visit, especially if you're a fan of design. When I was…read morethere they had exhibits about skyscrapers and a retrospective of a fashion illustrator. Their gift shop was more like a gift "counter," but I liked their selection of merchandise. I guess it's also a school, which explained the "school-like" rest of the building. I spent a pleasant few hours perusing the exhibits and exploring the grounds of the museum as well as the funky surrounding neighborhood.

The Rietberg Museum is a real must while in Zurich. I am really happy to have visited it. The…read moremuseum is huge and is separated into three different buildings, each of them obviously hosting a different type of exhibition. What makes this museum even more interesting is that the exhibition only contain non-European art. So what you mainly see here is art from Asia. There are also many objects from Africa, mainly wooden statues. In the Villa Wesendork you get to visit a lovely exhibition from Southeast Asia, which really impressed me. The museum lies on a hill and is accessible by tram no 7

My favorite Museum for the experience of the Ancient ones: Culture and Spirituality from around the…read moreworld in beautiful surroundings. great place to meditate with the Buddhas or take a contemplative walk in the park :-)

"My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way." -Ernest…read moreHemingway So much interesting to see here even if it is a smaller museum. Lots of interactive displays and artisans at work. As I "write" this review on my laptop computer, I realize that paper is an art that is slowly being lost. Great little gift shop. I picked up two beautiful birthday cards (not cheap) with my daughter and my wife's upcoming "round numbers" that I hope will be appreciated. I think my friend Klaus-Dieter might appreciate their pens for sale. [Review 21228 overall - 76 in Switzerland - 193 of 2024.]

Pretty nice and suggestive museum. It is perfect for families and big groups with children and…read moreteenagers. Many are the possible activities: from paper making to water marbling, the Basler Papiermühle is well known by tourists coming from all over the world. Staff members are sweet with children, patient and willing to answer new questions. I really recommend it for a nice day with the family.

This is an actual building by the man himself. But if you want to find out about him and his works,…read morethis is not the place. Sure, there's some modern art by him, photos of some of his buildings, some furniture designed by him & even some design & colouring activities but there's not much info about the buildings & almost none on him. There're some books but the role of a museum is different from that of a library.

This is a small and cozy museum really close to the Luzern Bahnhof. Although the collection is…read morepretty limited in size, I didn't encounter any crowds despite there being a ton of people in Luzern this warm Sunday afternoon. You can enjoy your art in peace and they even have an audio guide included in the price of your admission that the friendly receptionists will offer you after you've paid your ticket.

This art museum is located right next to the Luzern train station, inside of the KKL building's 4th…read morefloor. It's 15francs to get it, unless you qualify for tourist or age related discount. No bags allowed inside, but they provide free lockers, so lock your valuables and leave your stroller outside. There are a mix of old European arts and modern arts, a small drawing station for the kids you can post on the wall afterwards. There was a room with a single, double, and triple swing! The little kid in me had so much fun playing on the swing. Most importantly, this is one of the few places in Switzerland that actually has AC!!! So if the heat wave hits, and you need to cool off, come here! Took one star from them because there was a military related tent displaying old documentary, except the display has fresh red paint that's not dry. While I really didn't read the wet paint sign, I don't think you should put it on display until it's dry. It was a piece of cloth that can be moved after it's dried...