Museum

WOW Museum: Fun for all in the museum of a different kind!

WOW Museum, Zurich

Perception? Overrated! Immerse yourself in the world of optical illusions and discover new perspectives. Be amazed - in a different kind of museum for young and old.

Immerse yourself in the world of optical illusions: Experience worlds of light, lose yourself in patterns and sink into mirrors. Discover spaces that put your perception to the test, challenge your understanding of space and scale and make you question what you see.

Each installation offers a new perspective and an entertaining, interactive experience. The WOW Museum is not just about looking, because here you become the highlight of the optical illusions yourself - unique snapshots guaranteed!

Experience the world from a different perspective - on three levels and around 400 m2 in the middle of the city. Whether you're a local or a tourist, a solo adventurer or a family group, the WOW Museum promises an unforgettable experience for EVERYONE!

Duration of visit approx. 60 to 90 minutes.

This is what awaits visitors to the WOW Museum:

- 12 experience rooms: mirror worlds to sink into, patterns to get lost in, lights to linger in and optical illusions that put perception to the test.

- Countless photo spots for unforgettable snapshots with your own smartphone.

- The Wonderlab invites you to experiment, discuss and marvel.

- In the foyer is probably the biggest WOW in the city, which you can make sparkle yourself!

City Rally
Fancy an exciting scavenger hunt through Zurich's old town? The city walk promises educational fun, excitement and unforgettable WOW moments in the open air! Solve tricky tasks together, discover cool photo spots and eye tricks, become part of the illusions yourself and learn exciting facts about Zurich.

WOW Magic Nights
As an additional WOW factor, there is the WOW Magic Night every Monday evening! Our resident magician will delight you with his amazing tricks and will amaze young and old alike. Enjoy a visit to the WOW Museum and experience a magical 30-minute magic show!

Chillusion Night
Chillusion Night is the perfect opportunity to experience the museum in a relaxed atmosphere without the hustle and bustle. Every Friday evening from 20:00 to 22:00, WOW is transformed into a child-free zone and invites visitors aged 16 and over to an atmospheric evening full of illusions.

WOW is a museum with a difference for EVERYONE: adventurous families, photo-loving teenagers, curious pensioners, inquisitive school classes, promising first dates, insider tourists, innovative business people, adventurous shoppers and much more.

Get out of your everyday life and into a world of optical illusions. Come along and immerse yourself in the WOW world of experience - a museum has never been so much fun!


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Address

WOW Museum
Werdmühlestrasse 10
8001 Zurich
Accessibility info

Date

every Mo, We, Th
10:00 - 20:00 h
every Fr
10:00 - 22:00 h
every Sa
09:00 - 22:00 h
every Su
09:00 - 20:00 h

Open daily (including Tuesdays) from 9.00 a.m. on public vacations and during vacation periods.

Price

Regular prices (Monday to Friday):
Adults: CHF 23.00
Pupils, apprentices, students, IV: CHF 19.00
Children (6-16 years): CHF 16.00
Infants (2 - 5 years), wheelchair users: CHF 5.00
Babies (0-1 years): CHF 0.00
Family ticket: CHF 73.00

KulturLegi: 30% discount
Zürich Card: 10% discount
Thursdays (except vacations, groups): 15% reduction
Last evening slots: 25% reduction

Weekend prices:
Adults: CHF 25.00
Pupils, apprentices, students, IV: CHF 21.00
Children (6-16 years): CHF 18.00
Infants (2-5 years), wheelchair users: CHF 7.00
Babies (0-1 years): CHF 0.00
Family ticket: CHF 79.00

Discounts:
KulturLegi: 30% reduction
Zürich Card: 10% reduction
Thursdays (except vacations, groups): 15% reduction
Last evening slots: 25% reduction

Contact

WOW Museum Zurich
Werdmühlestrasse 10
8001 Zürich
info@wow-museum.ch

Category

  • Museum

Target groups

  • Also recommended for children
  • Also recommended for groups / companys
  • Also recommended for school classes (special offers)
  • For teachers

Time and visit planning

  • Also recommended in wet weather
  • Recommended especially in winter
  • Time budget: 1 hour
  • Time budget: 1¼ hours
  • Time budget: 1½ hours
  • Time budget: 1¾ hours
  • Time budget: 2 hours

Museum type

  • Very children and family friendly Museum

Topic

  • Art
  • Communication / Media
  • Knowledge / Sciences / Medicine
  • Another topic

Services

  • Shop

Information language

  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian

We are recommended for ...

  • Family Events
  • Corporate Events
  • Birthday
  • Group tours
  • Weddings
  • Children's Birthdays
  • Client Events
  • Senior Citizens' Excursions
  • Team Building
  • Maximum Number of Participants: app. 100 people

Access conditions

  • Please use selling in advance
  • Reduction for students with ID
  • STUcard (ZKB)
  • Reduction for children under 6 years
  • Reduction for young people up to 16 years
  • Reduction for families
  • Kulturlegi: Reduction
  • Reduction for learners

Webcode

www.guidle.com/ZGtrRR