The Archäologische Sammlung of the University of Zurich, located at Rämistrasse 73, occupies the historic building of the ancient cantonal ophthalmology clinic, transformed into a museum institute in neorenaissance style. Founded in 1854, it now represents one of the main Swiss collections dedicated to the art and craftsmanship of antiquity.

On the ground floor, the permanent exhibition showcases original works spanning over 4,000 years of history: artifacts from Ancient Egypt, Mesopotamia, Asia Minor, Greece, Etruria, and Rome. Among the most significant pieces are the mummy portraits from Faiyum, an Egyptian wooden sarcophagus, large Assyrian reliefs from the royal palaces of Nimrud, and masterpieces of Greek pottery and Roman portraits.

On the first floor and in the basement, the collection of plaster casts of Greek and Roman statues is displayed, including copies of the Parthenon (Elgin Marbles), the Charioteer of Delphi, the Laocoön, the Discobolus by Myron, and the reliefs of Trajan's Column. These casts, gathered since the 19th century, offer a complete overview of classical sculpture, now also appreciated as a separate historical heritage.