Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum
Illuminarium Landesmuseum Zürich47°23′ N 8°32′ EZurichfrom Nov 5
The Illuminarium suits families and anyone near Zurich's main station on a cold evening, and its trade-off is a ticket price for the shows. It runs from 5 November to 30 December 2026 in the courtyard of the Swiss National Museum, with 25-minute light shows, free entry to the courtyard and closed on 24 and 25 December.
Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum runs November 5, 2026 to December 30, 2026 · confirmed by the organizer (source)
Advent SundaysGaudete, 13 DecemberChristmas Eve
Dates and hours
- November 5, 2026 to December 30, 2026Confirmedsourcechecked Oct 10, 2026
Hours · Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00; Sun 15:00–23:00
- Dec 24, 2026 · closed (Closed on Christmas Eve.)
- Dec 25, 2026 · closed (Closed on Christmas Day.)
The courtyard of the Landesmuseum, right behind Zurich's main station, becomes a light festival with a fondue chalet among the food stands of the free front section. The ticketed part runs short shows: Yuki's Arctic Christmas and the Pixel Zoo Jungle for families, made with the Zoo Zürich, and a digital art show by the PROJEKTIL collective. An evening ticket covering every show costs CHF 23.90 for adults in 2026, and early-bird single shows start at CHF 9.90.
Sundays open at 15:00 with a free kids' disco, and from Thursday to Saturday DJs play late for adults.
Quick answers about Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum
How much is the Illuminarium in Zurich?
The Illuminarium's 2026 evening ticket costs CHF 23.90 for adults, CHF 14.90 for ages 10 to 16 and CHF 10.90 for ages 6 to 9. Entry to the courtyard itself is free.
When is Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum in 2026?
Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum runs from November 5, 2026 to December 30, 2026. Those dates are confirmed by the organizer.
Do you need a ticket for Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum?
Yes. Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum sells timed tickets, from CHF 23.90 per adult (2026).
What are the opening hours of Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum?
Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum keeps these hours: Mon–Sat 17:00–23:00; Sun 15:00–23:00.