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Category: Science & History Museums - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Seefeldquai 17, Zürich 8008
Switzerland is known for its chocolate, but it is also renowned for coffee. The Johann Jacobs Museum explains the history and showcases explanatory displays for the true java junkie.
Category: Science & History Museums - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Museumstrasse 2, Zürich, CH 8006
As the national museum, the collections here range from the prehistoric to the present. On exhibit are religious icons, armory, displays of cultural dress as well as a chronological history of book inscribing that dates back to the Middle Ages.
Category: Science & History Museums - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Schönberggasse 15, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zürich 8001
The written mementos, memoirs, and collections of Nobel Peace Prize winner Thomas Mann are kept here. The German writer, who fled to Zurich and the United States in 1933 following Nazi rule, died in 1955. The archives are located next the university. TRAM: 5, 6, or 9
Category: Science & History Museums - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Karl Schmid Strasse 4, Zürich, CH 8006
This museum offers a variety of exhibits on zoology, including interactive displays. A favorite with locals and tourists alike, it has a range of stuffed animals, like the life-like giraffe. The museum is located next to the University of Zürich.
Category: Science & History Museums - Zurich Attractions & Activities
Address: Fortunagasse 15, Zürich 8001
This museum provides a classic look at toys of old. Located on the top floor of a multi-storied house, the toy museum provides a close up look at a collection numbering over one thousand. All the toys are antiques and came from different parts of Europe. TRAM: 13
