The Helmhaus Zurich is located in the middle of the city of Zurich opposite the Stadthaus and next to the Grossmünster on the Limmat. The Helmhaus shows contemporary art created in the lively Swiss art scene. Special attention is paid to the local Zurich scene. As a rule, five exhibitions are staged in the course of a year: Individual, group and thematic exhibitions. Around one hundred artists present their works. The whole variety of artistic media and all generations are represented. Every year, artists present the works with which they apply for residencies in the City of Zurich's studios abroad as well as for scholarships. Books are produced for many of the exhibitions, deepening their contents and embedding them in an international context. With guided tours and workshops for adults and also for children, the Helmhaus builds bridges to the public. Exceptional concerts at every exhibition attract music lovers. Discussions, artist talks, readings, film screenings and book anniversaries also provide visitors with further content.
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The Helmhaus is about 10 metres from the Helmhaus stop and is accessible via a mobile ramp with a gradient of 9%. There is no disabled parking space available in front of the building. In the museum, a publicly accessible lift provides access to all relevant floors of the exhibition. There is a wheelchair WC in the building.
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only the lonely Sole Interactions
ARTISTS IN CONVERSATION
Your chance to get into conversation with the artists in our exhibition, ask them questions and share your thoughts with them.
The ...
06.06.2026
16:00
Helmhaus
The Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2025
OPENING
6 p.m. admission to the exhibition 7-8 p.m. Official opening with translation into DSGS 8 p.m. Food and bar
12.06.2026
18:00
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Helmhaus
The Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2025
OPENING
6 p.m. admission to the exhibition 7-8 p.m. Official opening with translation into DSGS 8 p.m. Food and bar
12.06.2026
18:00
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Helmhaus
The Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2025
The exhibition "The Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2025", designed by Sebastian Marbacher, showcase the 388 books that took part in the competition, including ...
from 13.06.2026 until 21.06.2026
Helmhaus
The Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2025
TALK "Is It Better Than a Tree?"
Book production in the context of the meta-crisis. An illustrated talk by Laurent Benner
14.06.2026
14:00
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Helmhaus
The Most Beautiful Swiss Books 2025
TALK "Is It Better Than a Tree?"
Book production in the context of the meta-crisis. An illustrated talk by Laurent Benner