This year, Zurich’s Long Night of Museums at Toni-Areal is all about Japan!
In our new exhibitions, you can discover contemporary Japanese graphic design as well as the fascinating works of Helmut Schmid, who was inspired by his newfound home in Japan. Get enchanted by the traditional art forms of bonsai, suiseki and ikebana, or simply enjoy a tasty ramen soup, exquisite brands of sake and a refreshing Japanese beer. You’re also invited to get creative yourself! Look forward to an evening full of Japanese impressions and delights. Yokoso!
You’ll find further inspiring program points and offers at Ausstellungsstrasse and Pavillon Le Corbusier. We look forward to your visit!
Toni-Areal
Pfingstweidstrasse 96, 8005 Zurich
Open 6pm–2am
Exhibitions
Design for All? Diversity as the Norm
Guided tours
Let us guide you through the current exhibitions.
7pm: Japanese Graphic Design Today
8pm: Design for All? Diversity as the Norm
9pm: Helmut Schmid Typography
Make your own buttons
Make your own button using Japanese motifs.
at the dining table, 6pm-2am
Fascination Bonsai
For the Long Night of Zurich Museums, the entrance hall at Toni will be transformed into a Japanese world. Experience selected miniature trees and suisekis from the Swiss Bonsai and Suiseki Friends Association and its affiliated clubs.
in the entrance hall, 6pm-2am
Ikebana – friendship through flowers
In cooperation with the non-profit organization Ikebana International (I.I.), we will be showing various Ikebana arrangements exclusively at the Long Night. In Ikebana, flowers and branches are artfully arranged in vases and bowls, which has not only aesthetic but also spiritual value. The term Ikebana literally means “living flowers”.
in the entrance hall, 6pm-2am
Enjoy the taste of Japan
On the long night of Zurich’s museums, we will be treating you to delicious Japanese specialties. At the ZFV Japanese stand you will find fresh ramen bowls and delicious mochi. We look forward to your visit!
at the dining table, 6pm-2am
Sakebar Izakaya
Japanese and Swiss drinks. Let yourself be surprised, of course also by non-alcoholic drinks.
in the entrance hall, 6pm-2am
Showdown
Showdown (table ball) is a game for blind and visually impaired people that is similar to ping-pong. The aim is to shoot the clearly audible ball into the other person’s goal or to defend your own with a bat.
in the entrance hall, 6pm-2am
Mehrspur
Finals 24 – On this evening, the 2024 diploma concerts of the ZHdK jazz degree programs will take place!
The concerts represent the contemporary exploration and personalities of an emerging generation of musicians. Whether jazz, pop or alternative rock, onomatopoeic soundscapes, groovy soul, free improvisation or dialect folk, large ensembles or solo: the students write their own music, put together their bands and stage their performances. The result is top-class artistic concerts by new acts with fresh, previously unheard music.
Club Mehrspur, 6pm-2am, concerts at 8:30pm and 10pm
