Kunsthaus Zürich Hosts Open House with Free Admission on October 5
The Facts
On October 1, 2024, Kunsthaus Zürich announced it will host a Tag der offenen Tür (Open House) on Saturday, October 5, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. with free admission. The event offers behind-the-scenes tours of the museum's conservation, graphic collection, provenance research, library, and technical services departments, each lasting approximately 30 minutes. Visitors can also view the exhibitions "Walid Raad. Cotton under my feet: The Zurich chapter" and "Matthew Wong – Vincent van Gogh," and participate in an open painting studio. Tours require tickets distributed 30 minutes before each start time, with limited capacity for safety.
The Signal
The Open House provides a rare opportunity for the public to engage with the museum's internal operations, including conservation and provenance research, areas typically closed to visitors. By pairing behind-the-scenes access with two major exhibitions—one featuring contemporary artist Walid Raad and another juxtaposing Matthew Wong with Vincent van Gogh—Kunsthaus Zürich signals a strategy to deepen audience engagement and transparency. For collectors and curators, the event underscores the museum's commitment to both historical and contemporary art, while the free admission and family-friendly activities aim to broaden its visitor base.
- Artists: Walid Raad, Matthew Wong, Vincent van Gogh
- People: Kristin Steiner
- Museums: Kunsthaus Zürich
- Locations: Zürich
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