Johann Jacobs Museum
Seefeldquai 17, Zürich, Switzerland
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.
Schweizerisches Landesmuseum
Museumstrasse 2, Zürich, Switzerland
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.
Thomas Mann Archives
Schönberggasse 15, Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, Zürich, Switzerland
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
Zoologisches Museum
Karl Schmid Strasse 4, Zürich, Switzerland
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.
Zürcher Spielzeugmuseum
Fortunagasse 15, Zürich, Switzerland
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
Towns
Facts and figures about Swiss cities.
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