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A Visit To Kunsthaus Zürich With The Kids

Matthew Klint Posted onJune 12, 2023November 13, 2023 5 Comments

a boy standing in front of many blue lights

I enjoyed Kunsthaus Zürich so much last year that I decided to bring back my entire family…but how did a six-year-old and two-year-old do at fine art museum? Surprisingly well. I recommend it.

Kunsthaus Zürich – Good For Kids?

One of my favorite parts of the museum is a room designed by Swiss artist Pipilotti Rist that provides an ethereal experience of lights and sounds in a 3D space. I could spend hours in here watching the lights change color and listening to the music change, as if to represent the changing seasons (it’s a bit difficult to describe – you must see it yourself). During my last visit, I loved how this room attracted “oohs” and “awes” from both young and old.

One of my main reasons for willing to bring the kids along was to see their reaction to this room. As expected, they were absolutely delighted by it. We spent 20 minutes watching the lights change colors and listening to the choreographed sounds.

a boy standing in front of a string of lights

a boy standing in front of blue lights

a child standing in front of many glowing lights

a boy standing in a room with many pink lights

a child looking at a wall of lights

That alone made the visit worthwhile: I had to drag them away.

But Augustine is finally to an age which he can appreciate art. Without giving undue preference to the Monet, Picasso, or van Gogh pieces, I asked him what he thought of different pieces, why liked them, and if he had any favorites.

His favorite? The statues…not the paintings, though he did like a painting by Joachim Patinir of the baptism of Christ by John the Baptist.

a boy standing in front of a statue

a painting in a frame

a painting of a man bathing a woman in a river

a child standing on a wood floor

And of course (when pointed out) he loved the portrait of his namesake, Saint Augustine.

a boy standing next to a painting on a wall

a painting in a frame

Even little Claire Marie did well, though after two hours both were ready to depart.

a child sitting on a bench in a museum

a group of people walking up stairs in a building

It was a beautiful, crisp winter day and my love for the city of Zurich continues to grow.

a blue train on a street

a group of people walking down a sidewalk

CONCLUSION

Is the Kunsthaus Zürich appropriate for kids? My answer is yes. Take them at an early age and expose them to the great masters. At the very least, they will love Rist room.

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Matthew Klint

Matthew is an avid traveler who calls Los Angeles home. Each year he travels more than 200,000 miles by air and has visited more than 135 countries. Working both in the aviation industry and as a travel consultant, Matthew has been featured in major media outlets around the world and uses his Live and Let's Fly blog to share the latest news in the airline industry, commentary on frequent flyer programs, and detailed reports of his worldwide travel.

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5 Comments

  1. Aarona Reply
    June 12, 2023 at 10:15 am

    Any museums in Zurich that might be a bit more kid friendly like they have in the US?

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      June 12, 2023 at 10:56 am

      None that I have found.

  2. HB Reply
    June 12, 2023 at 5:59 pm

    Matthew and all,

    If you want to experience something truly magical, then go to Hamburg and visit Miniature Wonderland. The expansive model trains and especially the model operating airport are simply amazing and expertly executed. Plan to spend a whole day there – it is that big. This should be on the bucket list for those who love Planes, Trains and Automobiles. Google it and you will see what I mean. Your kids will have a ball – and so will you!

    • Matthew Klint Reply
      June 12, 2023 at 6:20 pm

      I love Hamburg (though very sorry that Park Hyatt Hamburg no longer open) and look forward to taking my family there.

      • HB Reply
        June 12, 2023 at 6:55 pm

        The Marriott is just OK and walking distance to MW. It is a very historic city with a lot of WW2 nostalgia affected architecture. A lot to absorb in Hamburg.

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