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Museum of Design (Museum Fur Gestaltung)

Ausstellungsstrasse 60, Zurich CH-8005 , Switzerland
+41 43 446 67 67
Ranked #27 of 65 attractions in Zurich
4.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
Type: Museums
Fee: Yes
Owner description: This museum focuses on graphic design, technology, photography and the great history of poster design. It's affiliated with Zürich University for the...... more » Owner description: This museum focuses on graphic design, technology, photography and the great history of poster design. It's affiliated with Zürich University for the Arts, and has a specialist library open to the public. « less
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Lake Oswego, Oregon
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4 reviews 4 reviews
4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 15, 2012

They had a Frietag bag exhibit when we went. Close to main station in Zurich. More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 6, 2012

We saw the Frietag Out of the Bag exhibit and the Swiss posters/graphics exhibit and it was AWESOME. Both the English explanations everywhere and the way the exhibit was constructed, I recommand whole heartedly! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed April 9, 2012

The temporary or visiting exhibitions of this Museums offer a welcomed variety of art. More

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Boston, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed March 22, 2012

Located in a late 1920's modern building, the museum houses a collection of the history of Swiss Graphic Design. The exhibit is interesting, but small, and at 10 francs seems overpriced. Still I really enjoyed my visit. It opens at 10 AM on weekends (and makes a good stop before the National Museum which opens at 11 AM). More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 19, 2012

It is a very small museum, with not many things to see, but as usual its a good choice to spend your time creatively-as all Zürich museums! More

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Zurich, Switzerland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 17, 2012
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The museum is quite dated as to architecture however it sport very interesting exhibitions of every day art, photography and industrial design. One of their best exhibitions ever was "Museum in the Dark" where blind or heavily sight impaired museum guides led visitors trough the exhibition completely blacked out -thus completely dark. This exhibition was such a huge success that... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed June 18, 2010
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If you are a graphic designer, probably this is a must-see and it is often interesting for a wider population too. Because there is not a permanent collection on display, everything depends on the particular exhibition(s) when you are visiting. Often there are exhibits of posters that are interesting and colorful. Usually there is information in English as well as... More

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Geneva, Switzerland
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2 of 5 stars Reviewed March 5, 2012
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Zurich, Switzerland
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed February 26, 2012
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed January 3, 2012
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