WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: In Search of Realism

Your museum!

Can art represent reality? We explore the questions of truth, art, and artificiality in our collection and in our studios. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

CONVERSATION

HAUPTBAU
18:15–19:45

Modern Sculpture Through the Camera’s Lens: Medardo Rosso and Max Klinger

Lecture by Prof. Megan R. Luke

On the occasion of the special exhibition "Medardo Rosso. The Invention of Modern Sculpture", Prof. Megan R. Luke focuses on the relationship between photography and sculpture in the works of artists Medardo Rosso and Max Klinger. Participation free of charge, ticket required via ticket link

CONVERSATION

NEUBAU
18:15–19:45

Ouverture with talk "The Exhibition Space and the Expansion of Performance by artist Alexandra Pirici"

This keynote lecture inaugurates the performance festival ACT Basel 25, which takes place at Kunstmuseum Basel the next day, on Saturday, April 26, from 1-5 p.m.

13:00–17:00

ACT Performances 2025 - Performance Festival

Newly developed performances and performative projects as part of the annual ACT Perfromance Festival of the Swiss art academies. Participation free of charge

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «Medardo Rosso. Die Erfindung der modernen Skulptur»

In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

Visite guidée de l'exposition « Medardo Rosso. L’invention de la sculpture moderne »

In French. Coût: Entrée + CHF 7

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
15:00–16:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «Verso. Geschichten von Rückseiten»

In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
12:30–13:00

Rendez-vous am Mittag: Adjusted to fit: Vivian Suters und Louise Lawlers Werke

In German. Mit der Kuratorin Maja Wismer. Kosten: Eintritt

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
10:15–12:00

Mittwoch-Matinée: «Medardo Rosso. Die Erfindung der modernen Skulptur»

In German. Ein Ausstellungsrundgang durch die Sonderausstellung, bei dem wir gemeinsam Rossos Einflüssen auf folgende Künstler:innen-Generationen nachgehen und uns im vergleichenden Sehen üben. Kosten: CHF 10 / bis 16 Jahre: CHF 5. Beschränkte Platzzahl

WORKSHOP

NEUBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: In Search of Realism

Your museum!

Can art represent reality? We explore the questions of truth, art, and artificiality in our collection and in our studios. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
18:30–19:30

Kuratorinnenführung in der Ausstellung «Verso. Geschichten von Rückseiten»

In German. Mit der Assistenzkuratorin Rahel Müller. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «Medardo Rosso. Die Erfindung der modernen Skulptur»

In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

HAUPTBAU
10:00–18:00

Macht Platz!

The art museum makes room for you and adapts to you. Come by to linger and discover. Participation free of charge

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
10:00–16:00

Open Studio: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle

In this open studio, everything revolves around reusing existing materials: Using old newspapers, cardboard, fabric scraps, and plastic packaging, we create unique works of art. Open to all. Participation free of charge, no registration recquired

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

Guided curator's tour of the exhibition "Medardo Rosso. Inventing Modern Sculpture"

Costs: Admission + CHF 7

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00

Rendez-vous am Mittag: Italienische Porträts - Zeichnungen aus dem Kupferstichkabinett

In German. Mit der Assistenzkuratorin Silvia Massa. Kosten: Eintritt

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Period, Cycle, and Series

Your museum!

Why did the artist Pablo Picasso switch from his Blue Period to his Rose Period? What makes a series a series? Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45

Dryck Flader trifft …

In German. Eine Werkbetrachtung der anderen Art. Kosten: CHF 7. Beschränkte Platzzahl. Tickets sind an der Infotheke erhältlich

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «Medardo Rosso. Die Erfindung der modernen Skulptur»

In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
14:00–15:00

Alte Meister - neu gesehen

In German. Tauchen Sie in diesem Rundgang in die Sammlungsgeschichte des Kunstmuseums Basel ein und lernen Sie eine Auswahl unserer zahlreichen Meisterwerke näher kennen. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
12:30–13:00

Rendez-vous am Mittag: «Medardo Rosso. Die Erfindung der modernen Skultpur»

In German. Mit der Assistenzkuratorin Noemi Scherrer. Kosten: Eintritt

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Period, Cycle, and Series

Your museum!

Why did the artist Pablo Picasso switch from his Blue Period to his Rose Period? What makes a series a series? Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45

After-Work-Drawing: Eurovision-Song-Contest Special.

On the occasion of the Eurovision Song Contest in Basel, this edition of After Work Drawing is all about music, sounds and our sense of hearing. With art educator Mariano Gaich. No previous knowledge necessary. For those aged 16 and over. Limited number of seats. Tickets are available at the information desk. Costs: CHF 7

ESC

HAUPTBAU Innenhof
11:00–11:45

Das Tanzfest Basel – Souldance | Marcina de Almeida

Open Classes

For Marcina de Almeida, soul dance stands for passion, urban dance, a positive body image and joy. Marcina's classes are about using a bit of technique to find your own groove and letting yourself go with the music. CHF 15 / Participation free of charge up to 16 years old or with the Tanzfestpass

ESC

HAUPTBAU Innenhof
12:00–12:45

Das Tanzfest Basel – A Community Dance Class | Armando Braswell Arts Center

Open Classes

This session, open to all age groups, body types, and experience levels, invites participants to explore dance techniques in the inspiring setting of the Kunstmuseum Basel. CHF 15 / Participation free of charge up to 16 years old or with the Tanzfestpass

ESC

HAUPTBAU Innenhof
13:00–13:45

Das Tanzfest Basel – Tanz dich fit! für alle Generationen | Maria Libertad Pedreira

Grandparents, parents, kids, or teens – everyone is welcome, no prior experience needed. Come by, feel the positive energy, and discover how dance can bring generations together. CHF 15 / Participation free of charge up to 16 years old or with the Tanzfestpass

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «Medardo Rosso. Die Erfindung der modernen Skulptur»

In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

ESC

HAUPTBAU Innenhof
11:00–14:00

Das Tanzfest Basel – Tea Time Vinyl

Come by, have a cup of tea and enjoy selected music. How does it work? The audience names a keyword, for example “Dance” – and the DJ team plays songs with titles that include the word. Participation free of charge

ESC

HAUPTBAU Innenhof
14:00–17:00

Das Tanzfest Basel – Thé Dansant im Kunstmuseum: Mit dem Goldregen Musik Duo

On Sunday afternoons, people aged 60 and over are invited to enjoy coffee and cake and to dance in the courtyard of the art museum. Gio and Alex play “Golden Melodies”: German Schlager, pop, country, rock 'n' roll and much more. Participation free of charge

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
12:30–13:00

Rendez-vous am Mittag: «Medardo Rosso. Die Erfindung der modernen Skultpur»

In German. Mit Assistenzkurator:in Len Schaller. Kosten: Eintritt

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
10:15–12:00

Mittwoch-Matinée: Im Doppelpack

In German. Gemeinsam erkunden wir die Sammlung des Kunstmuseums Basel und lernen verschiedene Doppelporträts und in Kunstwerken verewigte Paare kennen. Kosten: CHF 10 / bis 16 Jahre: CHF 5. Beschränkte Platzzahl

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Period, Cycle, and Series

Your museum!

Why did the artist Pablo Picasso switch from his Blue Period to his Rose Period? What makes a series a series? Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
18:30–19:30

Kurator:innenführung in der Ausstellung «Medardo Rosso. Die Erfindung der modernen Skulptur»

In German. Mit den Assistenzkurator:innen Len Schaller und Noemi Scherrer. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7