The Museum Rietberg in Zurich is the only museum for non-European art in Switzerland and has an internationally renowned collection with exhibits from Asia, Africa, America and Oceania. In addition, the elaborately staged special exhibitions attract ...
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Public guided tour: ‘The Legacy of the Amazon’
About the exhibition ‘The Legacy of the Amazon – Art and Archaeology’
Mighty rivers criss-cross a region the size of a continent. Hidden beneath the dense canopy of the rainforest lies a history stretching back thousands of years. The exhibition The Legacy of the Amazon – Art and Archaeology invites visitors to discover the Amazon from a new perspective: as one of South America’s most diverse cultural regions. People have lived in this region for at least 13,000 years, shaping landscapes, developing knowledge and creating works of art of extraordinary expressiveness. Monumental structures, extensive networks of exchange, richly decorated ceramics and spectacular rock paintings tell of a past whose depth has long been underestimated.
At the same time, the exhibition introduces visitors to worldviews that remain alive in many indigenous communities to this day. Nature and culture are not regarded as separate entities. Approaching the archaeology of the Amazon therefore also means rethinking our relationship with the world, exploring new ways of living together – and thus carrying the Amazon’s legacy into the future.
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Sunday, November 01, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
11:00 - 12:00 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Sunday, November 08, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
11:00 - 12:00 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Thursday, November 12, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
18:30 - 19:30 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Sunday, November 15, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
11:00 - 12:00 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Thursday, November 19, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
18:30 - 19:30 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Sunday, November 22, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
11:00 - 12:00 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Thursday, November 26, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
18:30 - 19:30 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Sunday, November 29, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
11:00 - 12:00 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Sunday, December 06, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
11:00 - 12:00 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Thursday, December 10, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
18:30 - 19:30 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Sunday, December 13, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
11:00 - 12:00 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Thursday, December 17, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
18:30 - 19:30 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Sunday, December 20, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
11:00 - 12:00 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Sunday, December 27, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
11:00 - 12:00 o'clock
CHF 5 per person (plus museum admission)
Discounts may be available for certain groups.
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
Accessibility:
Infos Zugänglichkeit:
Parking
A car park for people with disabilities is located directly next to the Remise and Villa Wesendonck. Access is via Gablerstrasse and not via Rieterpark.
Entrance
All buildings are barrier-free and wheelchair-accessible.
Exception: Remise (studio, Japanese tea ceremony). The Park-Villa Rieter is accessible via a lift that is 65 cm wide and 128 cm deep.
Sitting options
Sitting options are available free of charge for museum visits.
Wheelchairs
Wheelchairs are available in the main building (Smaragd).
Lifts
The Smaragd, Villa Wesendonck and Park-Villa Rieter have lifts that provide access to all levels. The lift in the Park-Villa Rieter is 65 cm wide and 128 cm deep.
Toilets
Accessible toilets are available in all buildings.
Further information
Detailed information on accessibility at the Museum Rietberg can be found on the platform Ginto.
Contact
Contact us, we will be happy to help you.
+41 44 415 31 31
