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Rietberg Museum

Gablerstrasse 15, Zurich 8002, Switzerland
41 44 206 31 31
As featured in 3 days in Zurich
Ranked #4 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.5 of 5 stars 27 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: 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...... more » Owner description: 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. « less
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Zurich, Switzerland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 May 2012

I liked the variety of exhibits I disliked the range of services in the catering section More

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Philadelphia
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24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 18 cities Reviews in 18 cities
88 helpful votes 88 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 March 2012

Visited the museum with a small group of business associates. Very nice museum store, and the guide we were assigned was absolutely wonderful. Very interesting tour of the museum highlights. Guide explained the history of the buildings and museum, and the very fine collection of sculptures. More

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Zürich
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50 reviews 50 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
11 helpful votes 11 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

And superb exhibitions await the visitor here. I haven't been to this museum for some time now but I always look forward to my outings there. More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 March 2012

Check out their website for lectures, they are free and of great quality. The museum has great temporary exhibits and a nice permanent collection. Together with the Collection Baur in Geneva the two biggest asian museums in Switzerland. The cafeteria has a nice selection of gourmet sandwiches and great dessert collection with very ZH-prices, meaning slightly overpriced compared to the... More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 January 2012

Beautiful collections, lovely large park to walk in and definitely one of the best coffees in Zurich...make the effort and spend a morning, afternoon or whole day; it´s worth it* More

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Macon, GA
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73 reviews 73 reviews
Reviews in 27 cities Reviews in 27 cities
48 helpful votes 48 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 January 2012

Art and nature in one location. The museum is located a bit from the old town, but in a nice part-like environment. The bulk of the museum is underground, but that does not impact the exhibits or collections. More

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Istanbul, Turkey
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5 reviews 5 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 December 2011
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The museum has good African and Asian art collections. As I haven't been to Africa before, it was a good opportunity to see local art. Especially wood handcrafts from Nigeria and Mali are worth seeing. English translation is available but brief and not for all pieces. Museum garden is beautiful and relaxing as well. More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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35 reviews 35 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

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. More

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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 November 2011

Rietberg found in the nice Enge district resides in a large park. Most impressively, the museum was built underneath not to spoil the surroundings. It always chooses exotic topics for its exhibitions and it is worthwhile to follow its programs that change several times a year. More

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Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2010
7
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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... More

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