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Anatomical Museum Basel

The Anatomical Museum Basel in Basel, Switzerland, is part of the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Basel and preserves a collection of historical specimens that is unique worldwide. It mainly exhibits original specimens of human body parts, organs and tissues, arranged systematically and topographically to illustrate the structure of the body. The prenatal development of the human body is also on display. The museum also presents changing special exhibitions on particular areas of anatomy and related sciences.

Families and Kids

Children up to 11 years have free admission. The museum offers workshops for school classes and groups aged 10 and up, where children can learn about their body, prepare bones or make blood vessels visible.

Information

  • Visit duration: 60min
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $
  • Topic: Science and technology
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations

Opening hours

Open Monday to Friday from 14:00 to 17:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 16:00; closed on Saturday.
Monday
14:00-17:00
Tuesday
14:00-17:00
Wednesday
14:00-17:00
Thursday
14:00-17:00
Friday
14:00-17:00
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
10:00-16:00

Admission fees

10 CHF
Adult admission
0 CHF
Children up to and including 11 years free.
0 CHF
Students of the University of Basel free; students up to 25 years reduced.
7 CHF
Reduced admission CHF 7 for trainees up to 19 years, students up to 25 years, Kultur-Legi, IV recipients.
7 CHF
Groups of 10 or more (18+) CHF 7 per person; groups up to 9 persons CHF 10 per person.

Contact

Webpage
anatomie.unibas.ch
Email
museum-anatomie@unibas.ch
Address
Pestalozzistrasse 20, 4056 Basel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Basel, Metzerstrasse300 meters walking distance
  • Basel St. Johann1650 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
24m
Olten
57m
Zürich HB
1h 26m
Bern
1h 28m
Luzern
1h 38m

FAQ

  • Can I also visit the Pharmacy Museum Basel with my ticket?
    Yes, with the purchase of this ticket you can also visit the Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel on the same day and the following day.
  • Can groups visit the museum outside the official opening hours?
    Yes, interested groups and schools can visit the museum outside the official opening hours after prior registration by email, Monday to Friday from 9:15 to 17:00.
  • Does the museum offer workshops for school classes and groups?
    Yes, the museum offers various workshops for school classes and groups upon prior registration, including bone work, blood vessel preservation and anatomy in motion, each for groups aged 10 to 14 and up.
  • Is the museum open on public holidays?
    The museum is closed on most public holidays, with the exception of Easter Sunday and Pentecost, when it is open from 10:00 to 16:00.