Basel is a pocket-sized metropolis nestling in the heart of Europe, where Switzerland, Germany and France meet. It combines proverbial Swiss quality with a multicultural population. This gives the city an unmistakably open-minded, happy and innovative character.
The city sparkles with culture in all its forms. Its almost 40 museums, boasting extensive collections and impressive special exhibitions, are the foundation of Basel's reputation as a city of art and museums.
However, art can be found not only in museums, but all over the city. Classical patrician houses and medieval churches stand alongside modern buildings designed by renowned architects such as Herzog and de Meuron and Renzo Piano, creating an exciting contrast.
In the third week of June, Basel will transform into the world's largest temporary museum.
Art Basel, the most important trade fair in the international art market, takes place here. Numerous other fairs and exhibitions also showcase the finest contemporary art. Basel Art Week attracts gallery owners, artists, art dealers, collectors, curators and cultural celebrities from around the world.
Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig
St. Alban-Graben 5
4010 Basel
Tram 2/15 to Kunstmuseum
www.antikenmuseumbasel.ch
Ausstellungsraum Klingental
Kasernenstrasse 23
4058 Basel
Tram 8 to Kaserne or Rheingasse
www.ausstellungsraum.ch
Cartoonmuseum Basel
St. Alban-Vorstadt 28
4052 Basel
Tram 2/15 to Kunstmuseum
www.cartoonmuseum.ch
Fondation Beyeler
Baselstrasse 101
4125 Riehen/Basel
Tram 6 to Fondation Beyeler, train S6 from the Basel SBB railway station to Riehen
www.fondationbeyeler.ch
HeK (Haus der elektronischen Künste Basel)
Oslostrasse 10-14 (Dreispitz, entry Tor 13)
4142 Muenchenstein / Basel
Tram 10/11 (direction Aesch/Dornach), Bus 36, or Regio S-Bahn S3 (direction Laufen-Porrentruy) to "Dreispitz". Continue in direction of the tram to Muenchenstein.
www.hek.ch
Kunst Raum Riehen
im Berowergut
Baselstrasse 71
4125 Riehen/Basel
Tram 6 to Fondation Beyeler
www.kunstraumriehen.ch
Kunsthalle Basel
Steinenberg 7
4051 Basel
Tram 2/3/8/10/11/14/15 to Bankverein or 6/10/16 to Theater
www.kunsthallebasel.ch
Kunstmuseum Basel
St. Alban-Graben 16
4010 Basel
Tram 2/15 to Kunstmuseum
www.kunstmuseumbasel.ch
Museum Tinguely
Paul Sacher-Anlage 1
4058 Basel
Bus 31/36/38 to Tinguely-Museum
www.tinguely.ch
S AM Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum
Steinenberg 7
4051 Basel
Tram 2/3/8/10/11/14 to Bankverein or 6/10/16 to Theater
www.sam-basel.org
Schaulager
Ruchfeldstrasse 19
4142 Muenchenstein/Basel
Tram 11 to Schaulager
www.schaulager.org
Skulpturhalle Basel
Mittlere Strasse 17
4056 Basel
Tram 3 to Spalentor or Bus 30/33 to Bernoullianum
www.skulpturhalle.ch
Vitra Design Museum
Charles-Eames-Strasse 2
D-79576 Weil am Rhein
Bus 55 from Basel Claraplatz to Vitra or train from Basel Badischer Bahnhof to Weil am Rhein and 20 minutes' walk
www.design-museum.de
Museums in Basel
museenbasel.ch
Basel whets the appetite in the most varied and delightful ways. This is true of both its remarkable cultural heritage and its thriving culinary scene.
Thanks to its location, the city's cuisine is both excellent and eclectic. Experience 'culture unlimited' and an unrivalled art de vivre. The sunny banks of the Rhine, the romantic streets of the well-preserved Old Town and the countless boulevard cafés invite you to take a stroll and enjoy the views. Whether you prefer trendy bars or historic taverns, there is something for everyone.
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