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Cartoonmuseum Basel

The Cartoonmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland, is the only Swiss museum devoted exclusively to narrative art. It presents and mediates comics, graphic novels, cartoons, caricatures and animated films and holds a collection of around 12,000 original works by about 700 artists of the 20th and 21st centuries from around 40 countries. The museum shows carefully curated exhibitions on current topics or individual artists and also integrates related genres such as free drawing, illustration and animation. It also houses a library on caricature, cartoon and comics and regularly hosts changing exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The museum offers age-appropriate guided tours and workshops for children and young people for each exhibition, where participants draw under the guidance of an educator. Family-friendly Cartoon Sundays and summer workshops let children discover the world of comics, cartoons and animated films, and birthday workshops can be booked for children's parties.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Price range: $$
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Tours and demonstrations, Events and birthdays

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00; closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
11:00-17:00
Wednesday
11:00-17:00
Thursday
11:00-17:00
Friday
11:00-17:00
Saturday
11:00-17:00
Sunday
11:00-17:00

Admission fees

14 CHF
Adult admission
7 CHF
People in education up to 25 years
0 CHF
Children up to 10 years free

Contact

Webpage
cartoonmuseum.ch
Email
info@cartoonmuseum.ch
Address
St. Alban-Vorstadt 28, 4052 Basel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Basel, Kunstmuseum200 meters walking distance
  • Basel SBB1200 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
0m
Olten
27m
Zürich HB
59m
Bern
59m
Luzern
1h 10m

FAQ

  • Is the museum accessible for wheelchair users?
    The museum has no lift and is therefore only wheelchair accessible on the ground floor. Visitors are asked to announce their visit in advance by email to info@cartoonmuseum.ch.
  • Can groups visit the museum outside regular opening hours?
    Yes, the museum is open for groups by arrangement outside the regular opening hours.
  • Does the museum offer workshops and guided tours for children and families?
    Yes, the museum offers age-appropriate guided tours and workshops for children and young people for each exhibition, as well as family-friendly Cartoon Sundays and birthday workshops for children.
  • Is there a library at the museum?
    Yes, the museum houses a library with material on caricature, cartoon and comics, including classics by well-known artists as well as secondary literature.
  • Does the museum have a shop?
    Yes, the museum shop is known for its large permanent postcard selection and also offers books and admission vouchers.