With its exhibitions and educational offers, the Heritage Centre sharpens the eye for the built environment and enables a pleasurable immersion in another world. In the Villa Patumbah - a masterpiece of historicism built in 1885 - enthusiasm for building culture is awakened in young and old alike.
The exhibitions are located on the ground and garden floors. The 2nd upper floor of the villa can be visited as part of a guided tour.
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Printing Patterns on Tote Bags: Wednesday Atelier for Children
Become a Patumbah explorer and discover the build environment with a new perspective. We will build a old town, decorate bags inspired by the villa's ...
01.04.2026 | 14:30
Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Off to the road! Treasure hunt through the old town.
Bring your Smartphones! In the Sunday Ateliers, children and adults create together. After exploring the villa and the exhibition, the sunday's atelier ...
12.04.2026 | 14:00
Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Clean-up walk for young and old
Armed with tongs and bags, we will walk through the old town and collect rubbish.
Lisa Wyss and Mark Günther will give an insight into the work of ...
23.04.2026 | 16:00
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Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Clean-up walk for young and old
Armed with tongs and bags, we will walk through the old town and collect rubbish.
Lisa Wyss and Mark Günther will give an insight into the work of ...
23.04.2026 | 16:00
More dates available
Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Hunting for patterns in the villa and park: collage. Sunday atelier for families.
In the Sunday Ateliers, children and adults create together. After exploring the villa and the exhibition, the sunday's atelier invites you to experiment. ...
17.05.2026 | 14:00
Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Solar panels on every roof?
Panel discussion on dealing with solar installations in old towns and protected townscapes.
20.05.2026 | 18:00
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Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Patumbah is a place in Sumatra
PATUMBAH – the mysterious and exotic sounding appellation is not only the name of this extravagant villa, but also a place in the northeast of the island ...
Permanent exhibition
Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Patumbah listening experience
Join us on a tour of the extravagant Villa Patumbah in Zurich's Seefeld district and listen to a series of stories. Tales of lucky dragons and tobacco ...
Permanent exhibition
Heimatschutzzentrum in der Villa Patumbah
Lunch Guided Tour
The midday guided tour provides insights into the history and restoration of the Villa Patumbah as well as the current exhibition on the theme of building ...
