The Swiss Finance Museum is Switzerland‘s only museum dedicated to finance, housed inside the Zurich headquarters of SIX, the operator of the Swiss stock exchange. The museum will close entirely from 14 December 2026 to 5 March 2027 for a redevelopment of its exhibitions, a closure older guides don’t account for. You can book through GetYourGuide to arrange your visit before you travel.
Quick facts
| Address | Pfingstweidstrasse 110, Hard Turm Park, 8005 Zurich, Switzerland |
| Opening hours | Monday–Friday, 10am–7pm; closed weekends |
| Admission | Adults CHF 10; under-12s free |
| Nearest transit | Tram 4 or 51 to Sportweg |
| Typical visit duration | 1 to 2 hours |
Why book Swiss Finance Museum tickets?
- 🏛️ Switzerland’s only finance museum: The exhibition sits inside the working headquarters of SIX, the country’s stock exchange operator.
- 🎟️ A world-class collection: The museum holds one of the world’s most significant collections of historical shares and bonds.
- 🌿 A free audioguide app: An interactive tour in German or English is included at no extra cost.
- 📜 Free for children: Under-12s enter at no charge.
- 💰 Free with the Zürich Card: Holders of the Zürich Card or a Swiss Museum Pass enter free of charge.
Opening hours at the Swiss Finance Museum
The museum opens Monday to Friday, 10am to 7pm, and stays closed on weekends and Swiss public holidays.
| Date | Note |
|---|---|
| 9 September, 22 September, 25 September, 11 November, 9 December 2026 | Partial closures for children’s workshops; check the times before visiting |
| 14 October 2026 | Later opening at 11.30am due to a private event |
| 14 December 2026–5 March 2027 | Closed entirely for exhibition redevelopment |
Guided tours run during normal opening hours, and the exhibition space can feel crowded when a tour group is present.
Ticket prices for the Swiss Finance Museum
| Ticket | Price |
|---|---|
| Children up to 12 | Free |
| Young people (12–18) | CHF 8 |
| Adults (18+) | CHF 10 |
| Concessions | CHF 8 |
| Tuesday lunchtime special (entry plus lunch voucher) | CHF 15 |
Prices cover both the permanent and any special exhibition. Entry is free for Swiss Museum Pass, Raiffeisen Member Plus and ICOM/VMS members, and free with a Zürich Card. The museum accepts cards and Twint only, no cash. To plan around the closure dates, book through GetYourGuide.
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How to get to the Swiss Finance Museum
By tram from Zurich main station: take tram line 4 towards Altstetten, or tram line 51 from Altstetten towards Tiefenbrunnen, and get off at the Sportweg stop. The museum is inside the SIX building directly opposite.
By car: use the Hard Turm Park car park, accessed from Pfingstweidstrasse, and follow signs for building 110/SIX once inside.
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Parking at the Swiss Finance Museum
The Hard Turm Park car park offers paid public parking, including designated disabled parking spaces, accessible from Pfingstweidstrasse.
How long to spend at the Swiss Finance Museum
Most visitors need 1 to 2 hours to work through the permanent exhibition and any special exhibition on show.
Accessibility at the Swiss Finance Museum
The museum can be accessed using a wheelchair. Free Wi-Fi, a cloakroom and lockers (CHF 1 deposit) are available, and strollers can be left in the vestibule next to the lockers. Guide dogs are welcome, though other animals are not permitted in the exhibition rooms.
What to see inside the Swiss Finance Museum
The permanent exhibition. Historical securities dating back to the 16th century trace the development of the modern financial economy, alongside interactive video sequences and touch-screen animations on how share dealing and stock exchanges work.
The historical securities collection. Genuine share certificates range from early Dutch trading voyages to curiosities such as a certificate from Charlie Chaplin’s film company.
“art.power(s).wealth”. This special exhibition examines how the art market functions as an economic structure in its own right, including its links to tax evasion and money laundering risks.
The stock exchange game. Visitors can try acting as a day trader, running through a simulated day on the Swiss stock exchange.
Practical visitor tips for the Swiss Finance Museum
| Tip | Detail |
|---|---|
| Check for workshop closures | Several Wednesdays and other dates in late 2026 have partial closures for children’s activities |
| Plan around the redevelopment | The museum shuts completely from 14 December 2026 to 5 March 2027 |
| Try the Tuesday lunch deal | CHF 15 covers entry plus a sandwich or salad and a drink at Café West |
| Bring a card, not cash | Only debit/credit cards and Twint are accepted |
| Book tickets in advance | Reserve through GetYourGuide to plan around the closure dates |
Frequently asked questions
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Is the museum open on weekends? | No, it opens Monday to Friday only, 10am to 7pm |
| Will the museum be closed for renovation? | Yes, from 14 December 2026 to 5 March 2027 for an exhibition redevelopment |
| Is admission free for children? | Under-12s enter free; 12 to 18-year-olds pay CHF 8 |
| Is the museum wheelchair accessible? | Yes, the museum can be accessed using a wheelchair |
| Can I pay with cash? | No, only debit/credit cards and Twint are accepted |
Things to do near the Swiss Finance Museum
Prime Tower, Switzerland’s tallest office building, stands a short walk away, with a public bar offering city views from its upper floor. The Freitag Flagship Store, built from stacked shipping containers, is nearby in the same Zürich-West district.
Im Viadukt, a row of shops and market halls built into the arches of a former railway viaduct, makes for an easy stop for food or browsing. The Museum für Gestaltung, a design museum, pairs well with a finance museum visit on the same day.
Alternative economic and finance museums within two hours
MoneyMuseum, Zurich. This private museum on the history of money and currency, open Tuesdays and Thursdays, is around 20 minutes across the city.
Swiss National Museum, Zurich. Beside the main railway station, this national museum covers Swiss cultural and economic history broadly, about 15 minutes away.
Beyer Clock and Watch Museum, Zurich. A small museum tracing the economic history of Swiss watchmaking, roughly 15 to 20 minutes from the Finance Museum.
Textile Museum, St. Gallen. This museum covers the economic rise of the Swiss textile industry, around an hour away by train.
Basel Paper Mill Museum. Set inside a working paper mill, this museum traces the economic history of papermaking and printing, about an hour from Zurich.
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- What to know before visiting the Olympic Museum in Lausanne.
- Practical guide to visiting the FIFA Museum in Zurich.
- Planning a visit to Lindt Home of Chocolate near Zurich.
- What to expect at the Swiss National Museum in Zurich.
- A first time visitor’s guide to the Gornergrat Railway in Zermatt.
