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Schweizerisches Landesmuseum

Museumstrasse 2,
Zürich
Switzerland
1-218-6565

Location: Museumstrasse (behind the Hauptbahnhof)

Type: Museum
Addmission Fee: Free
Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 10:30 am-5 pm (Thursday to 7:30 pm)

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Schweizerisches Landesmuseum – The Swiss National Museum – is housed in a 19th-century castle, and details the history of Switzerland from prehistoric and Roman times through the Confederation. One particularly interesting exhibit is a display of arms and armor with Swissmade weapons from medieval times, including impressive crossbows and swords. Another exhibit features book-inscription from the Middle Ages. Tuesday-Sunday, 10:30 am-5 pm (Thursday to 7:30 pm). Free admission, though special exhibitions run 8-10 Sfr. Museumstrasse 2 (behind the Hauptbahnhof).
Last updated February 2, 2012
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