Key visual of the exhibition Swiss Press Photo 25. Photo: © Anja Wurm

Swiss Press Photo 25

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Exhibition

For years, ‘Swiss Press Photo’ has been presenting the best Swiss photojournalism from the previous twelve months in the categories News, Daily life, Swiss stories, People, Sports, and World. The photographs are selected by a jury and provide an impressive close-up on some of the key moments of 2024.

Guided tours

Sa 14.6.2025

15:00 – 16:00 Uhr

Guided tour

Swiss Press Photo 25

Key visual of the exhibition Swiss Press Photo 25. Photo: © Anja Wurm

Swiss Press Photo 25 - Overview tour

Guided tour for private groups

The exhibition presents the best photographs by Swiss press photographers of the year. Why were these particular pictures chosen by the jury? And what do we remember from last year? Visitors will learn stories and background information about selected photographs.

Tour: 1 hour

Guided tours can be arranged outside opening hours: Mon between 9.30 am and 6 pm, Tue to Fri between 9.30 am and 7.45 pm. Sat and Sun between 10 am and 5 pm

Registration:  

 2 weeks in advance

Duration:

 

60 minutes; special packages can be offered on request

Group size:

 

max. 25 participants per tour

Languages:

 

English, German, Italian, French. Other offers upon request.

Cost:


 

 

CHF 180 for the guided tour + CHF 10 admission per person

Children up to 16 years free.

For groups of people with permit N, S, B, F (refugee) or F (foreigner), the guided tour and admission are free of charge.

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk

+41 44 218 66 00 reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch

Swiss Press Photo 25 & World Press Photo 2025 - Combined tour

Guided tour for private groups

The two exhibitions present the best press photographs from Switzerland and around the world. One of the most important qualities of a press photo is its truthfulness. How is this achieved and what pictorial languages can be discerned? What does freedom of the press mean in photojournalism? The guided tour illustrates how images generate attention for current events. 

Tour: 1 hour

Guided tours can be arranged outside opening hours: Mon between 9.30 am and 6 pm, Tue to Fri between 9.30 am and 7.45 pm. Sat and Sun between 10 am and 5 pm

Registration:  

 2 weeks in advance

Duration:

 

60 minutes; special packages can be offered on request

Group size:

 

max. 25 participants per tour

Languages:

 

English, German, Italian, French. Other offers upon request.

Cost:


 

 

CHF 180 for the guided tour + CHF 10 admission per person

Children up to 16 years free.

For groups of people with permit N, S, B, F (refugee) or F (foreigner), the guided tour and admission are free of charge.

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk

+41 44 218 66 00 reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch

Schools

Key visual of the exhibition Swiss Press Photo 25. Photo: © Anja Wurm

Swiss Press Photo 25 - Overview tour

Intermediate level (from 5th grade) | secondary levels I and II

The exhibition presents the best photographs by Swiss press photographers of the year. Why were these particular pictures chosen by the jury? And what do we remember from last year? Visitors will learn stories and background information about selected photographs.

Guided tour: 1 hour
Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.

Guided tours in English can be arranged, even outside opening hours. Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.

Booking:  

at least 2 weeks in advance

Duration:

 

1 hour guided tours, other services by prior arrangement

Group size:

 

max. 25 people

Cost:
 

 

Guided tours for school classes from Switzerland are free of charge.

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk

+41 44 218 66 00 reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch

Swiss Press Photo 25 - Interactive guided tour

Intermediate level (from 5th grade) | secondary levels I and II

The exhibition presents the best photographs by Swiss press photographers of the year. Why were these particular pictures chosen by the jury? And what do we remember from last year? The pupils learn stories and backgrounds to selected photographs. Afterwards they practise in groups, looking at the pictures and discussing several topics.

Interactive guided tour: 1.5 hours
Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.

Guided tours in English can be arranged, even outside opening hours. Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.

Booking:  

at least 2 weeks in advance

Duration:

 

1 hour guided tours, other services by prior arrangement

Group size:

 

max. 25 people

Cost:
 

 

Guided tours for school classes from Switzerland are free of charge.

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk

+41 44 218 66 00 reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch

Swiss Press Photo 25 & World Press Photo 2025 - Combined tour

Secondary levels I and II

The two exhibitions present the best press photographs from Switzerland and around the world. One of the most important qualities of a press photo is its truthfulness. How is this achieved and what pictorial languages can be discerned? What does freedom of the press mean in photojournalism? The guided tour illustrates how images generate attention for current events. 

Guided tour: 1 hour

Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.

We would like to point out that individual photographs on display could be touching or even disturbing for some pupils.

Guided tours in English can be arranged, even outside opening hours. Guided tours are free of charge for school classes from Switzerland.

Booking:  

at least 2 weeks in advance

Duration:

 

1 hour guided tours, other services by prior arrangement

Group size:

 

max. 25 people

Cost:
 

 

Guided tours for school classes from Switzerland are free of charge.

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info Reservations desk

+41 44 218 66 00 reservationen@nationalmuseum.ch

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Media

There will be no media conference for this exhibition.

Please contact the media service for individual appointments, guided tours and/or interviews.

Photos and further press material on Swiss Press Photo are available at swisspressaward.ch.

accessibility.sr-only.person_card_info National Museum Zurich press contact

+41 44 218 65 64 medien@nationalmuseum.ch

Partner

“Swiss Press Photo25” is an exhibition of the Fondation Reinhardt von Graffenried: www.swisspressaward.ch/en/section/swiss-press-photo