And the winners are...

Congratulations to the winners of the KEEP IT CO₂OL photo competition!

Participate!

The exhibition 'Travel stones' is a virtual collection of your favourite stones from anywhere in the world and the story you associate with them.

Online tours

Visit focusTerra also from your home! In our web videos our guides will take you on online tours to Iceland, to Mongolia and even to our red neighbour Mars.

Earthquake simulator

Our scientific exhibition hosts an earthquake simulator. It can simulate the ground motion of earthquakes up to intensity VIII.

Discover the wonders of the Earth!

In an inspiring environment and in easily understandable terms, you can learn more about the complex processes within and on our planet.

Opening hours

Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:00
Sun: 10:00–16:00

Free entrance

Contact

Available by phone
Mon–Fri: 09:00–17:00
+41 44 632 62 81

Direct access

Closings in April

focusTerra will be closed over Easter (18 to 21 April 2025).

On Sechseläuten, 28 April 2025, the building will close at 12 noon.

All closings

Waves – Dive in!

Immerse yourself in the colourful illustrations about waves – in German or English.

Earth's Treasures

The publication offers great insight into the complexity surrounding mineral resources.

Expedition Solar System

The science stories exist in form of a comic book in German, English, French or Italian.

We need you!

Did you enjoy your visit?

With a donation via external page ETH Foundation, you will help us to continue to realise exciting exhibitions and events and to educate students in science communication.

Thank you very much!

external page: ETH Foundation

And the winners are...

Participate!

Online tours

Earthquake simulator

Discover the wonders of the Earth!