Event Calendar

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16 August – 15 September 2025

August

Tue 19 Aug

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00

Rendez-vous am Mittag: Zur Herkunft von Arbeiten aus dem Kupferstichkabinett

Die Sammler Julius Freund und Julius Schottländer

In German. Mit der Mitarbeiterin Provenienzforschung Katharina Georgi-Schaub. Kosten: Eintritt

Wed 20 Aug

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Watercolour

Whether it's a hint of color, soft transitions, indoors or outdoors – this August, our "Hands-on Wednesday" is all about watercolor painting. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

 

MUSIC

HAUPTBAU
18:30–22:00

YARD 2025: Laurel Bloom & Choufleur Mimosa DJ & Farré

YARD invites you to the courtyard of the Kunstmuseum Basel in July and August to enjoy midweeks and month-ends with music. With Laurel Bloom, Choufleur Mimosa DJ and Farré. Participation free of charge

Thu 21 Aug

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45

After-Work-Drawing. Zeichnen in der Sammlung

In German. Mit dem Kunstvermittler Mariano Gaich. Vorkenntnisse sind keine nötig. Für Interessierte ab 16 Jahren. Beschränkte Platzzahl. Tickets sind an der Infotheke erhältlich. Kosten: CHF 7

 

VERNISSAGE

HAUPTBAU
18:30–22:00

Vernissage: "Cassidy Toner. Besides the Point"

You are invited to the opening of the exhibition "Cassidy Toner. Besides the Point". Participation free of charge

Sat 23 Aug

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
14:00–16:30

Kinderworkshop: Auf Spurensuche durchs Museumsgebäude

FULLY BOOKED!

In German. Ausgestattet mit Pauspapier und Stift erkunden wir die Gebäude des Kunstmuseums! Alter: 7-10 Jahren. Kosten: CHF 15 / mit Familienpass CHF 10, Ticket erforderlich via Ticketlink

Sun 24 Aug

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
15:00–16:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «Verso. Geschichten von Rückseiten»

In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

Tue 26 Aug

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00

Rendez-vous am Mittag: "Cassidy Toner. Besides the Point"

In German. Mit der Assistenzkuratorin Alice Wilke. Kosten: Eintritt

Wed 27 Aug

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
10:15–12:00

Mittwoch-Matinée: Grosse Kunst

In German. Was heisst es, ein grossformatiges Kunstwerk zu schaffen – und wie beeinflusst die Grösse unsere Wahrnehmung? Gemeinsam lassen wir die eindrucksvollen Originale der Sammlungspräsentation «Grosse Kunst» auf uns wirken. Kosten: CHF 10 / bis 16 Jahre: CHF 5. Beschränkte Platzzahl

 

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Watercolour

Whether it's a hint of color, soft transitions, indoors or outdoors – this August, our "Hands-on Wednesday" is all about watercolor painting. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

 

MUSIC

HAUPTBAU
18:30–22:00

YARD 2025: Once we knew & Schwifi DJ & Kety Fusco

YARD invites you to the courtyard of the Kunstmuseum Basel in July and August to enjoy midweeks and month-ends with music. With Once we knew, Schwifi DJ and Kety Fusco. Participation free of charge

Sat 30 Aug

CONVERSATION

HAUPTBAU Vortragssaal
11:00–12:30

Artist talk with Renée Levi

In German. In conversation with Elena Filipovic artist Renée Levi discusses the concept and creation of her new mural "Mira" (2025), which will be on view in the Kleinen Hofumgang of the Kunstmuseum Basel | Hauptbau. Participation free of charge. Tickets required. As part of “Super Saturdays” in cooperation with Kunsttage Basel

 

MUSIC

HAUPTBAU
18:30–22:00

YARD 2025: Dino Brandão & Brot mit Sause DJ

YARD invites you to the courtyard of the Kunstmuseum Basel in July and August to enjoy midweeks and month-ends with music. With Dino Brandão & Brot mit Sause (DJ). Participation free of charge. As part of “Super Saturdays” in cooperation with Kunsttage Basel

September

Tue 2 Sep

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00

30 Minuten: Italienische Landschaften aus dem Kupferstichkabinett

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

Wed 3 Sep

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Communication

A gesture, a glance, a word. In September, we will experiment with forms of verbal and non-verbal communication. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

Thu 4 Sep

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45

Inspired by her

In German. Führung zu aktuellen weiblichen Positionen im Kunstmuseum Basel. Eine fortlaufende Reihe mit der Kunstvermittlerin Iris Kretzschmar in der Sammlung des Kunstmuseums Basel. Kosten: CHF 7

Sun 7 Sep

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: Colors of Nature!

Whether it's blackberry red or grass green – this Sunday at the Open Studio, we'll take a closer look at the colors of nature.Open to all. Participation free of charge, no registration recquired

Tue 9 Sep

GUIDED TOUR

HAUPTBAU
12:30–13:00

30 Minuten: Die Schrift im Bild

In German. Mit dem Kunstvermittler Andreas Jahn. Kosten: Eintritt

Wed 10 Sep

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Communication

A gesture, a glance, a word. In September, we will experiment with forms of verbal and non-verbal communication. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

Thu 11 Sep

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

Fri 12 Sep

ELISABETHENSTRASSE
16:00–00:00

Flâneur Stadtraum Festival 2025

Visit us at our Ghost Photo Booth! Transform yourself into a ghost in front of works from our upcoming special exhibition "Ghosts. Visualizing the Supernatural" and take spooky photos at the Flâneur Festival 2025. Great photos, atmosphere & goodie bags. Participation free of charge

Sat 13 Sep

ELISABETHENSTRASSE
16:00–00:00

Flâneur Stadtraum Festival 2025

Visit us at our Ghost Photo Booth! Transform yourself into a ghost in front of works from our upcoming special exhibition "Ghosts. Visualizing the Supernatural" and take spooky photos at the Flâneur Festival 2025. Great photos, atmosphere & goodie bags. Participation free of charge

Sun 14 Sep

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
15:00–16:00

Guided tour of the exhibition "Verso. Tales from the Other Side"

Costs: Admission + CHF 7

16 August – 15 September 2025