Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart

Located in Basel, Switzerland, the Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart is a museum dedicated entirely to contemporary art. Situated idyllically on the banks of the Rhine in Grossbasel, it is part of the Kunstmuseum Basel group, which spans three locations. The museum presents a permanent collection of contemporary works as well as changing temporary exhibitions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: Art
    • Entrance fee: 25 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

Open Tuesday to Sunday; closed on Mondays. Tuesday, Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, Wednesday from 10:00 to 20:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
10:00-18:00
Wednesday
10:00-20:00
Thursday
10:00-18:00
Friday
10:00-18:00
Saturday
10:00-18:00
Sunday
10:00-18:00

Admission fees

25 CHF
Adult admission
12 CHF
Student admission
12 CHF
Junior admission

Contact

Webpage
museenbasel.ch
Address
St. Alban-Rheinweg 60, 4052 Basel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Basel, St. Alban-Tor450 meters walking distance
  • Basel, Kunstmuseum600 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
9m
Olten
38m
Zürich HB
1h 9m
Bern
1h 9m
Luzern
1h 20m

FAQ

  • Is the Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart wheelchair accessible?
    Yes, the museum is listed as accessible (barrierefrei/zugänglich) on the website.
  • Is there a café or restaurant at the Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart?
    The Kunstmuseum Basel group has a bistro, but it is located at the main building (St. Alban-Graben 16), not specifically at the Gegenwart location.
  • Can I visit the permanent collection for free at certain times?
    Yes, the collection can be visited for free on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 6 PM, Wednesdays and Fridays from 5 to 8 PM, and on the first Sunday of the month. This applies to the Kunstmuseum Basel group including Gegenwart.
  • How do I get to the Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart by public transport?
    Take tram lines 1, 2, or 15 to the Kunstmuseum stop. The Gegenwart location is a short walk from there along the Rhine.
  • Does the Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart have a shop?
    The Kunstmuseum Basel group has a shop, but it is located at the main building (St. Alban-Graben 16), not specifically at the Gegenwart location.

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