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Kunstmuseum Basel | Hauptbau

The Kunstmuseum Basel | Hauptbau in Basel, Switzerland, houses the Öffentliche Kunstsammlung Basel, one of the world's oldest public art collections with over 300,000 works spanning eight centuries, from the late Middle Ages to the present. The collection includes masterpieces of Old Masters such as Konrad Witz and Hans Holbein the Younger, 19th-century Swiss and French art, classical modernism, and art from 1950 onwards. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions alongside its permanent collection.

Families and Kids

The museum offers children's workshops on the last Saturday of each month, an open studio on the first Sunday of each month, and children's vernissages for ages 4 to 12. Children up to 13 years of age receive free admission.

Information

  • Visit duration: 120min
  • Barrier free: Yes
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Free entrance: No
  • Lockers: True
  • Price range: $$$
  • Topic: Art
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Workshops: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Workshops, Interactive exhibits

Opening hours

Open Tuesday and Thursday to Sunday from 10:00 to 18:00, and Wednesday from 10:00 to 20:00; closed on Mondays.
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

35 CHF
Adult admission
25 CHF
Student admission
12 CHF
Junior admission
31 CHF
Group admission
0 CHF
Children up to 13 years of age receive free admission.

Contact

Webpage
kunstmuseumbasel.ch
Email
info@kunstmuseumbasel.ch
Address
St. Alban-Graben 16, CH-4010 Basel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Basel, Kunstmuseum100 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
9m
Olten
38m
Bern
1h 9m
Zürich HB
1h 11m
Luzern
1h 20m

FAQ

  • Is the museum collection free to visit at certain times?
    Yes, the collection can be visited free of charge on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays from 17:00 to 18:00, on Wednesdays from 17:00 to 20:00, and on the first Sunday of each month (excluding public holidays).
  • Is there an audio guide available for the collection?
    Yes, a free audio guide is available for the collection, presenting around 50 highlights from seven centuries of art. You need to bring your own smartphone and headphones; the tours are available in German, English and French.
  • Are there guided tours for visitors with visual or hearing impairments?
    Yes, the museum offers guided tours for visitors with hearing or visual impairments several times a year, during which the collection can be experienced through touch, sound or description.
  • Can I visit the museum shops without an admission ticket?
    Yes, the shops in the Hauptbau and Neubau are accessible without an admission ticket during the museum's opening hours.
  • Is the museum a good place to cool down on hot days?
    Yes, due to strict requirements for the preservation of artworks, the temperature in most rooms stays below 25 degrees even in summer, and sofas and seating are available in the foyers and small courtyard.

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