Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection Museum
Zurich art foundation housing major European painting collection
Private museum in Zurich presenting Impressionist and modern paintings and sculptures, including works by Cézanne, Monet and Picasso. Visitors come for curated galleries, guided tours and discussions about provenance and collecting history.
Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection at a Glance#
About Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection#
The Foundation E.G. Bfchrle Collection is a museum in Zurich that displays the art collection assembled by industrialist Emil G. Bfchrle. The collection is noted for its holdings of Impressionist and earlier European paintings and is presented in a dedicated exhibition space in the city.
The museum displays works by major artists from the 18th to the early 20th century, including Impressionists and modern masters. Galleries are arranged to present the collection in a relatively compact museum format suitable for short visits.
The collection was built up by Emil G. Bfchrle in the mid-20th century and later opened to the public in Zurich; it remains a privately founded foundation that operates a public exhibition venue. The institution continues to organise temporary exhibitions and public programming around the permanent holdings.
The foundation is located in Zurich and is accessible from the city centre by public transport and taxi; it sits among other cultural institutions in the wider Zurich museum area.
- Notable artists: The collection is known for high-quality Impressionist and Old Master paintings and is a concentrated private collection on public display in Zurich.
How to Get to Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection#
Located in Zurich; accessible by tram or city transport. Check the foundation’s site for current visiting hours and admission arrangements.
Tips for Visiting Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection#
- Check which rooms are on display: the collection is private and special exhibitions rotate rapidly.
- Note that the collection's provenance has been subject to debate - museum placards often address the post‑war collecting history.
Best Time to Visit Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection#
Best to verify opening hours in advance; private foundations often have limited public openings and guided times.
Weather & Climate near Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection#
Foundation E.G. Bührle Collection's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 24°C. Abundant rainfall (1100 mm/year), wettest in June.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -2° - 3° | -2° | 65 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.8h |
| February | Poor | -1° - 5° | -1° | 76 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.1h |
| March | Acceptable | 1° - 10° | 4° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.4 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 13.5h |
| May | Acceptable | 8° - 19° | 14° | 102 mm | overcast | 79% | 2.1 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.9h |
| June | Good | 12° - 21° | 16° | 130 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.7h |
| July | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 15.3h |
| August | Very Good | 13° - 23° | 18° | 117 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 14.1h |
| September | Good | 10° - 19° | 15° | 88 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 12.4h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 14° | 9° | 83 mm | overcast | 85% | 1.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.7h |
| November | Poor | 2° - 8° | 3° | 87 mm | overcast | 88% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
| December | Poor | -1° - 4° | -1° | 80 mm | overcast | 88% | 2.1 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.3h |
