Collections and Archives
The ETH Library collects, preserves and provides access to unique collections and archives in science, technology, architecture and culture. Discover knowledge, the history of research, and social developments from the past and present.
The collections and archives of the ETH Library
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Collection of scientific instruments and teaching aids -
Graphische Sammlung ETH Zürich -
ETH Materials Hub -
ETH Zurich's Art Inventory -
ETH Zurich University Archives -
Image Archive -
Maps and Geoinformation -
Max Frisch Archive at ETH Library -
Rare Books -
Thomas Mann Archives
The Collections and Archives of ETH Zurich
In addition, ETH Zurich hosts numerous other collections and archives located at its institutes, departments, and research facilities. Together, they form a diverse network of holdings that supports research, teaching, and the public alike.
extract – exhibition space of the Collections and Archives of ETH Zurich
Big topics in a small space: extract explores topics relating to the interplay between society and the research conducted at ETH Zurich.
The visit is free of charge and open to the public during opening hours. All information on the exhibition space, the exhibitions and the accompanying programme can be found on the extract-Website.
Deglaciation – surveying the ice
29. 08.2025 – 12. 07.2026
Blogs
Crowdsourcing
Crowdsourcing allows us to tap into an endless pool of knowledge. We post photographs from the Image Archive with missing information, ask the community to help us complete it, and compile this collective knowledge.
ETHeritage
On ETHeritage, we present weekly highlights from the collections and archives of the ETH Library and ETH Zurich.
Contact
ETH Zurich
ETH Library
Rämistrasse 101
8092
Zurich