Schedule
Parliament Building
Exhibition
‘Art and Artificial Intelligence’ in the Parliament Building
AI can accomplish amazing things. The arched windows in the Domed Hall, the People's Assembly in the Council of States chamber and the frescoes in the lobby are being updated with the help of AI to reflect the present.
Presentation of the exhibition
‘Art and Artificial Intelligence’ in the National Council Chamber
7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm
Duration: 20 minutes
AI designer David Blum explains how he used artificial intelligence to recreate the major works of art in the Parliament Building
and how AI is becoming increasingly important in politicians' election campaigns.
National Council chamber
From council proceedings to the cradle of the Swiss Confederation
6.30pm, 7.30pm, 8.30pm, 9.30pm, 10.30pm, 11.30pm, 12.30am
Duration: 20 minutes
Visitor service staff provide information about art and politics in the National Council chamber.
Council of States chamber
From council proceedings to the People’s Assembly
6pm, 7pm, 8pm, 9pm, 10pm, 11pm, 12am, 1am
Duration: 20 minutes
Visitor services staff provide information about art and politics in the National Council chamber.
Audiotour of the Federal Palace
Download the free app to your smartphone and take a self-guided tour of the Parliament Building.
Cafeteria in the reading room
A treat for young and old alike
Enjoy delicious food
and drinks in a historic setting. There is a syrup bar for children.
Federal Palace West Wing
Parliamentary Library
6pm–2am
Try out an AI tool for categorising parliamentary business – a new technology in a historic room, the first National Council chamber.
Federal Council chamber
6pm–2am
Take a look inside the Federal Council's meeting and reception rooms. Find out where the Federal Council’s weekly meetings take place and who sits where.
Important information
Please note that tickets cannot be purchased at the Parliament Building.
- All visitors over the age of 16 and children under the age of 16 not accompanied by an adult are subject to an identity check and are required to present an official ID document to security staff. Acceptable forms of photo ID are: passport, identity card (from CH and EU states), driving licence (from CH and EU states), Swiss foreign nationals identity card.
- Visitors may each bring one piece of baggage no larger than L 41cm x W 31cm x H 10cm.
- Only folding prams that fit through the revolving door can be brought into the building.
- Liquids are not permitted, with the exception of medicines and baby food/special food preparations.
- Visitors also undergo security screening by walking through a metal detector and passing their belongings through an x-ray device.
- Wheelchair and wheeled walker users are requested to use the north entrance on the Bundesplatz side of the building.
- Admission until 1am.
