We are delighted to invite you to a special New Year cultural gathering: the Cornell Club of Switzerland’s New Year Art Tour in Zurich, featuring a 90-minute private, curator-led exploration of the renowned Kunsthaus Zurich.
About the tour
Our group will be guided on an art “safari” through the Moserbau (Swiss artists) and the Chipperfield building, discovering highlights from the museum’s celebrated collections. The tour will be led by Emma Miao He (MS 16’) — curator, gallerist, Cornell alumna, and member of our Club — who will offer expert insights and fresh perspectives on Swiss artists as well as two of the museum’s most significant private collections:
• The Gabriele and Werner Merzbacher Collection: vibrant ensembles of Fauvist and Expressionist masterpieces
• The Hubert Looser Collection: a focused selection of American Abstract art.
Following the tour, we will gather for a friendly drink at the Kunsthaus Bar, a perfect opportunity to connect with fellow Cornellians.
To continue the evening in style, we will then enjoy an all-you-can-eat fondue dinner at the Chalet Kunsthaus, located directly in the garden of the new Kunsthaus building. A selection of natural, chili, truffle, or champagne cheese fondue will be available, served with bread, potatoes, gherkins, pickled onions, and spices.
Event Details
What
Guided private tour of the Kunsthaus Zurich and aperitif at the Kunsthaus Bar
When
Saturday, 24 January 2026
Time
15:20: Meeting at the entrance of the Moser building (Moserbau)
15:30: Private Collection Tour (90 minutes)
17:15: Drinks at Kunsthaus Bar
18:30: Fondue dinner at Chalet Kunsthaus
Where
• Moser building (Moserbau), Kunsthaus Zurich, Heimplatz 5, 8001 Zurich
• Chalet Kunsthaus (located in the garden of the new Kunsthaus building), Kantonschulstrasse 3, 8001 Zurich
Cost
Museum admission ticket, private tour and first aperitif drink:
CHF 40.00 per person
The Cornell Club of Switzerland will sponsor the cost of the private tour
Fondue (of your choice) “à discrétion” dinner:
CHF 45.00 per person – drinks and extras at your own expense
Good to know
Cloakrooms
Bags, backpacks, umbrellas and coats should be deposited in one of the lockers. Small handbags (maximum size A4 / l 30 x h 21 x w 20 cm) are allowed.
Cancellations for the event received after 20 January 2026 and no-shows will be subject to full charges.
Note: The tour is limited to 20 people. Registration (until 20 January 2026) is required and will be confirmed on a first-come, first-served basis.
We look forward to sharing this enriching start to the new year with you.