Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum Zurich: all tickets and tours
Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum Zurich
Every year, the Illuminarium transforms the courtyard of the Swiss National Museum Zurich into a glowing winter wonderland. Visitors enjoy light art, music, and delicious food in a festive setting. The freely accessible area features bars, food stalls, and a cosy fondue chalet. Shows like the Yuki Show combine projections, sound, and magic. It's a unique experience for families, friends, and light enthusiasts right in the heart of Zurich. The shows are presented as large immersive light projections on the buildings and facades around the courtyard.
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Every year, the Illuminarium transforms the courtyard of the Swiss National Museum Zurich into a glowing winter wonderland. Visitors enjoy light art, music, and delicious food in a festive setting. The freely accessible area features bars, food stalls, and a cosy fondue chalet. Shows like the Yuki Show combine projections, sound, and magic. It's a unique experience for families, friends, and light enthusiasts right in the heart of Zurich. The shows are presented as large immersive light projections on the buildings and facades around the courtyard.
Illuminarium “Yukis Pixel Zoo Jungle” ticket
4.04 reviewsOfficial ticketExperience Yukis Pixel Zoo Jungle at Illuminarium Zurich. Join Yuki and her friends on an open-air journey through the world’s rainforests – brought to life as an immersive festive light projection in the courtyard of the Swiss National Museum.
- Experience a festive open-air light show through the world’s rainforests
- Meet gorillas, jaguars, sloths and colourful macaws in animated projections
- Discover more about biodiversity in a playful way – developed with Zoo Zürich
The 3 offers in comparison
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| Official ticket | Official ticket | Official ticket | |
| Price | PriceCHF 14.90per person | PriceCHF 14.90per person | PriceCHF 14.90per person |
| Rating | Rating4.0 (4)36 booked | Rating2.5 (2)33 booked | Rating4.8 (4)12 booked |
| Location | Starts from | Starts from | Starts from |
| Duration | Duration25 min – 30 min | Duration25 min – 30 min | Duration25 min – 30 min |
| Select | Select | Select | |
Tickets3 Offers
Illuminarium “Yukis Pixel Zoo Jungle” ticket
4.04 reviewsTicketsExperience Yukis Pixel Zoo Jungle at Illuminarium Zurich. Join Yuki and her friends on an open-air journey through the world’s rainforests – brought to life as an immersive festive light projection in the courtyard of the Swiss National Museum.
- Experience a festive open-air light show through the world’s rainforests
- Meet gorillas, jaguars, sloths and colourful macaws in animated projections
- Discover more about biodiversity in a playful way – developed with Zoo Zürich
Important information
- Illuminarium “Yukis Pixel Zoo Jungle” ticket
+ Show duration: 25 minutes + Shows start daily at 18:00 and 19:30. From 5 to 15 November, the first show starts at 18:10 due to dusk (the exact time is shown on your ticket) + Please arrive 15 minutes before the show starts + Children and young people may only enter when accompanied by an adult + The show takes place outdoors – dress warmly + Closed on 24 and 25 December
- Ticket for the Illuminarium Digital Art Show “Art x Electronica”1/4

Ticket for the Illuminarium Digital Art Show “Art x Electronica”
2.5(2)Zurichper person
from CHF 14.90
- Illuminarium Ticket “Yuki’s Arctic Christmas”1/4

Illuminarium Ticket “Yuki’s Arctic Christmas”
4.8(4)Zurichper person
from CHF 14.90
Illuminarium “Yukis Pixel Zoo Jungle” ticket
4.04 reviewsTicketsExperience Yukis Pixel Zoo Jungle at Illuminarium Zurich. Join Yuki and her friends on an open-air journey through the world’s rainforests – brought to life as an immersive festive light projection in the courtyard of the Swiss National Museum.
- Experience a festive open-air light show through the world’s rainforests
- Meet gorillas, jaguars, sloths and colourful macaws in animated projections
- Discover more about biodiversity in a playful way – developed with Zoo Zürich
Important information
- Illuminarium “Yukis Pixel Zoo Jungle” ticket
+ Show duration: 25 minutes + Shows start daily at 18:00 and 19:30. From 5 to 15 November, the first show starts at 18:10 due to dusk (the exact time is shown on your ticket) + Please arrive 15 minutes before the show starts + Children and young people may only enter when accompanied by an adult + The show takes place outdoors – dress warmly + Closed on 24 and 25 December
Ticket for the Illuminarium Digital Art Show “Art x Electronica”
2.52 reviewsTicketsExperience Paul Klee’s works anew in the Digital Art Show «Art x Electronica» at Illuminarium Zürich. Animated painting meets electronic beats under the open sky.
- See Paul Klee’s works transformed into animated light art
- Admire video mapping on the façades of the Landesmuseum
- Listen to driving electronic beats
Important information
- Ticket for the Illuminarium Digital Art Show “Art x Electronica”
+ Recommended minimum age: 10 years + Show duration: 25 minutes + Entry every day at 20:00, 20:30, 21:00 and 21:30; the show starts 5 minutes later each time + Please arrive 15 minutes before the show starts + Children and young people may only enter when accompanied by an adult + The show takes place outdoors – dress warmly + Closed on 24 and 25 December
Illuminarium Ticket “Yuki’s Arctic Christmas”
4.84 reviewsTicketsExperience Yuki’s Arctic Christmas at Illuminarium Zürich. This light show with music and animations takes the whole family to the Far North and gets you in the mood for Christmas.
- Experience a festive outdoor light show
- Join Yuki and her friends on a Christmas adventure in the Far North
- Marvel at sparkling ice, dancing lights and Christmas magic
Important information
- Illuminarium ticket “Yuki’s Arctic Christmas”
+ Show duration: 25 minutes + Shows start daily at 17:15 and 18:45. From 5 to 15 November, they start at 17:30 and 18:50 due to dusk (the exact time is shown on your ticket) + Please arrive 15 minutes before the show starts + Children and young people may only enter when accompanied by adults + The show takes place outdoors – dress warmly + Closed on 24 and 25 December
Which ticket is right for you?
Tickets for Illuminarium at the Swiss National Museum Zurich differ by starting point and what's included — here's how to find the right one.
The 3 offers in comparison
All prices per person, bookable online.![]() | ![]() | ![]() | |
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| Price | PriceCHF 14.90per person | PriceCHF 14.90per person | PriceCHF 14.90per person |
| Rating | Rating4.0 / 54 Reviews | Rating2.5 / 52 Reviews | Rating4.8 / 54 Reviews |
| Popularity | Popularity36 booked | Popularity33 booked | Popularity12 booked |
| Duration | Duration25 min – 30 min | Duration25 min – 30 min | Duration25 min – 30 min |
| Meeting point | Meeting pointZürich Landesmuseum (Innenhof), Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich | Meeting pointZürich Landesmuseum (Innenhof), Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich | Meeting pointZürich Landesmuseum (Innenhof), Museumstrasse 2, 8001 Zürich |
| Provider | ProviderWE ARE PROJEKTIL AG | ProviderWE ARE PROJEKTIL AG | ProviderWE ARE PROJEKTIL AG |
| Cancellation | CancellationNon-refundable | CancellationNon-refundable | CancellationNon-refundable |
| Check availability | Check availability | Check availability |
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