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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Weaving Together: Amazonian Craft and Knowledge
In the context of the exhibition “Amazonian Legacies – Art and Archaeology”
In Amazonia, house roofs are traditionally woven from palm leaves. This is a communal activity. Darwin Grefa, political leader of the Nación Originaria Quijos from the Ecuadorian Amazon, joins us as a guest and invites visitors to take part in this practice. As participants weave a roof together using recycled materials from the museum, the activity creates a space for exchange and dialogue while introducing the traditional weaving techniques of his community.
Further dates: 1, 6 and 8 November 2026, each from 3 to 5 pm.
Zur Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
In Amazonien werden Hausdächer aus Palmblättern geflochten. Dies ist eine gemeinschaftliche Tätigkeit. Darwin Grefa, politischer Anführer der Nación Originaria Quijos aus dem ecuadorianischen Amazonien, ist bei uns zu Gast und lädt Besuchende dazu ein diese Tradition kennenzulernen. Beim gemeinsamen Flechten eines Dachs mit recycelten Materialien des Museums entsteht Raum für Austausch während zugleich die traditionelle Flechttechnik seiner Gemeinschaft vermittelt wird.
Weitere Termine: 1., 6. und 8. November 2026, jeweils von 15 bis 17 Uhr.
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Saturday, October 31, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
15:00 - 17:00 o'clock
free admission
Sunday, November 01, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
15:00 - 17:00 o'clock
free admission
Friday, November 06, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
15:00 - 17:00 o'clock
free admission
Sunday, November 08, 2026
Smaragd, Werner-Abegg-Saal (2. Untergeschoss), in der Ausstellung «Das Vermächtnis Amazoniens – Kunst und Archäologie»
15:00 - 17:00 o'clock
free admission
Price reduction possible 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
