NONAM is one of the few museums in Europe dedicated exclusively to the indigenous cultures of North America - First Nations, Métis and Inuit in Canada, and American Indians and Alaska Natives in the USA. The museum promotes understanding of the past, present and future of Indigenous nations, their cultural diversity and diverse art forms. It is committed to a multi-voiced engagement with stereotypical perceptions and promotes dialogue and encounters with Indigenous people of different cultures and spheres of activity.
We would like to ensure that all visitors have a pleasant stay. All exhibition areas are generally accessible by wheelchair, but aids (ramp) and/or accompaniment (lift) are required. For organisational reasons, we therefore ask you to book visits with wheelchairs and visits by groups with disabilities in advance. Thank you for your understanding.
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Zurich Reads – Back again!
A Kamishibai story from the land of the Cree, based on the picture book by Julie Flett
The illustrator Julie Flett is a member of the Canadian Cree ...
21.10.2026
15:00
Nordamerika Native Museum NONAM
Zurich Reads – Stella Polaris
A video-based reading with Laali Lyberth and Sven Nieder, organised by Inuit Verlag as part of Zürich liest
When light becomes a message: in the Arctic ...
21.10.2026
19:30
Livestream
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NONAMini – Looking for children who love to play!
Discoveries at the museum for children aged 3 to 6, when accompanied by an adult
Even the youngest children find a museum exciting! Together, we’ll set ...
22.10.2026
14:15
Livestream
Nordamerika Native Museum NONAM
Tatanka and Katsinam – Family Sunday
From the bison on the prairie to the mysterious Katsinam, the spirit beings of the Hopi. We explore the museum with all our senses and discover fascinating ...
01.11.2026
14:00
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The Tree of Life
Family afternoon with stories, a puzzle rally and more
Come along on a journey to the far north! In our new special exhibition, you’ll discover animals ...
15.11.2026
14:00
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Beaver fur for glass beads
Beaver pelts for glass beads – there is far more to this exchange than a simple trade transaction. The initial encounters between Indigenous peoples and ...