OPENING HOURS

Exhibition Space

Discover parts of the extensive collection in three to four temporary exhibitions per year. The exhibition space is actually open Mon – Sun between 10.00 am – 5.00 pm.

During this time, a representative selection of works can be viewed in our study room from Monday to Friday, 14.00 – 16.45 pm. (booking required).


Study Room

The Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich offers the opportunity to study its holdings in greater depth in its Study Room.

The Study Room is accessible by prior appointment from Monday to Friday.


Library

The Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich owns a comprehensive range of publications with a main focus on art on paper.

The Reference Library is accessible, only by prior appointment, from Monday to Friday.

The Usage Regulations of the ETH Library


Special opening hours

The Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich is closed on the following days:

  • Christmas/New Year: Saturday, 23.12.2023 ‒ Tuesday, 2.1.2024
  • Easter: Friday, 29.3.2024 Monday, 1.4.2024
  • Sechseläuten: Monday, 15.4.2024 (closed from 12 a.m.)
  • May Day: Wednesday, 1.5.2024
  • Ascension Day: Thursday, 9.5.2024
  • Whitsun: Saturday, 18.5.2023 Monday, 20.5.2024
  • National Holiday: Thursday, 1.8.2024
  • Knabenschiessen: Monday, 9.9.2024 (closed from 12 a.m.)
  • ETH Day: Saturday, 16.11.2024
  • Sunday after Polyball: Sunday, 1.12.2024
  • Christmas/New Year: Monday, 23.12.2024 ‒ Friday, 3.1.2025

 

Limited accessibility during maintenance work on the south elevator

Please note that the south elevator is temporarily out of service due to maintenance work. In order to continue to provide access to the TMA, extract and GRS exhibitions, a caterpillar staircase will be used. This will be available from December 4. However, we would like to point out that the stair caterpillar is not suitable for electronic wheelchairs.
We ask for your understanding for possible restrictions and will be happy to answer any questions or provide support on site.


ARRIVAL

How to find us

The Graphische Sammlung is located in the South-West Wing of the main building of the ETH Zürich. It is most easily reached via the side entrance on Karl-Schmid-Strasse.

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By public transport

From the stop “Bahnhofstrasse/HB”:

  • Tram no. 6 (towards the Zoo) as far as the stop “ETH/Universitätsspital”; journey time: approx. 6 minutes
  • Tram no. 10 (towards the Airport or Oerlikon Station) as far as the stop “ETH/Universitätsspital”; journey time: approx. 6 minutes
  • Tram no. 3 (towards Klusplatz) as far as the stop “Central“ (1 stop); from “Central” by Polybahn (departure every three minutes) as far as Polyterrasse; journey time: approx. 8 minutes

From the stop “Bellevue”:
Tram no. 9 (towards Hirzenbach) as far as the stop “ETH / Universitätsspital”

You need a valid ticket for the ZVV zone 110 (Zurich city centre).

 

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ETH Zürich
Graphische Sammlung
Rämistrasse 101, HG E 52
8092 Zurich
Switzerland
Tel. +41 44 632 40 46
info@gs.ethz.ch


Access for people with impaired mobility

Please use the main entrance of the ETH Zürich at Rämistrasse 101 and contact the information desk in the main hall.


Parking

There are public parking spaces in Karl Schmid-Strasse.
During the evenings and at weekends there are public parking spaces in garage in the main building of the ETH Zürich.