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About this place
Kunsthalle Zürich is a contemporary art venue at Limmatstrasse 270 in the Zürich-West district of Zurich. Founded in 1985, it has no permanent collection. Instead it stages a rotating programme of temporary shows, often giving artists an early Swiss platform.
Where is Kunsthalle Zürich and how do you get there?
The gallery sits inside the Löwenbräukunst complex, a former brewery converted into an art centre. Other galleries and a contemporary art museum share the site. Take a tram to the Löwenbräu stop (lines 8, 17, 50 and 51 among them). You can also walk from the main station, following the railway viaduct westward. Zürich-West is the city's best-known post-industrial quarter, so it pays to leave time for the surroundings.
What will you see?
The programme covers current art: installation, sculpture, film, painting and performance-based work. The number of shows per year varies, from a handful to around ten depending on the source and season. Past exhibitors include John Armleder, Terence Koh and Wolfgang Tillmans. Because exhibitions change every few months, check kunsthallezurich.ch for the current line-up before you go.
What is its history?
The Kunsthalle opened in 1985. In the 1990s it became part of the Löwenbräu site, and in 1996 it was grouped with the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst and several galleries as one art cluster. The exhibition spaces in Löwenbräukunst were later expanded. Directors have included Bernhard Mendes Bürgi (1990-2001), Beatrix Ruf (2001-2014) and Daniel Baumann (2015-2024); Fanny Hauser has led it since 2025.
When should you visit, and what does it cost?
The venue is normally open Tuesday to Sunday, with later hours on one weekday evening, and closed on Mondays. Tourist sites quote slightly different times, so confirm on the official website. A standard ticket costs about CHF 12 and a reduced one about CHF 8; Thursday evenings have been free. Allow one to two hours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Kunsthalle Zürich have a permanent collection?
No. It is an exhibition space showing temporary exhibitions only.
Can you combine it with other museums nearby?
Yes. Löwenbräukunst also houses the Migros Museum für Gegenwartskunst and commercial galleries, so several venues fit into one visit.
Is admission free?
Not usually. A standard ticket is about CHF 12, with free entry at certain hours on Thursdays and discounts or free entry for children.
Which tram goes there?
Get off at Löwenbräu, served by lines 8, 17, 50 and 51 among others.
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