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Kunsthalle Basel

Kunsthalle Basel is a leading institution for contemporary art in Basel, Switzerland, founded in 1869 by the Basler Kunstverein and opened to the public in 1872. Housed in a neoclassical building on Steinenberg designed by Johann Jakob Stehlin, it presents audacious exhibitions by emerging artists and places artists at the center. The institution offers an art mediation program with guided tours, workshops, and discussions for children, teenagers, adults, and groups. It also hosts changing temporary exhibitions and includes a bookshop, library, and archive.

Families and Kids

Kunsthalle Basel offers art mediation programs designed for children and teenagers, including workshops and collaborative art-making that engage with the current exhibitions. The projects for children and young people are supported by the Thomas and Doris Ammann Foundation.

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

Opening hours

During the summer season (July–August), open Tuesday to Sunday from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., closed on Mondays.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
16:00-22:00 (July–August)
Wednesday
16:00-22:00 (July–August)
Thursday
16:00-22:00 (July–August)
Friday
16:00-22:00 (July–August)
Saturday
16:00-22:00 (July–August)
Sunday
16:00-22:00 (July–August)

Admission fees

12 CHF
Adult admission
8 CHF
Senior admission
8 CHF
Student admission
8 CHF
Group admission
0 CHF
Free admission for visitors up to 18 years old.

Contact

Webpage
kunsthallebasel.ch
Email
info@kunsthallebasel.ch
Address
Steinenberg 7, 4051 Basel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Basel, Bankverein100 meters walking distance
  • Basel, Theater200 meters walking distance
  • Basel, Barfüsserplatz250 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
8m
Olten
37m
Bern
1h 8m
Zürich HB
1h 9m
Luzern
1h 18m

FAQ

  • Is the Kunsthalle Basel courtyard barrier-free for events?
    Yes, the Kunsthalle Basel courtyard, where events such as the Werkstatt Sessions take place, is barrier-free. Service dogs are welcome, and the team can be contacted for assistance.
  • Does Kunsthalle Basel offer art mediation programs for children and young people?
    Yes, the art mediation program offers guided tours, workshops, discussions, and collaborative art-making designed for children, teenagers, adults, groups, or individuals, always engaging with the current exhibitions.
  • Is there a library at Kunsthalle Basel and when is it open?
    Yes, the Library of the Basler Kunstverein is open on Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 5 p.m., and is free and open to the public. It is closed during the summer and winter breaks.
  • Is the main entrance of Kunsthalle Basel accessible for wheelchair users?
    All areas of Kunsthalle Basel are fully wheelchair accessible. Access via the main entrance at Steinenberg 7 requires staff assistance, which can be arranged by calling +41 61 206 99 01.
  • Does Kunsthalle Basel provide parking facilities?
    No, Kunsthalle Basel does not provide parking facilities. Nearby recommended car parks include Anfos-Haus, Elisabethen, Kunstmuseum, and Steinenparking.

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