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Event Calendar

Fri 31 Oct

Halloween: Geistersoirée

On Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6–10 p.m., the Kunstmuseum Basel will be transformed into a place between this world and the beyond. Inspired by the current special exhibition, visitors are invited to be part of a night full of art and haunting experiences. Come in costume and get free admission. Float through the museum as a ghost on Halloween!
Sun 2 Nov

Family Day: The ghosts are out!

10 a.m.–6 p.m, Hauptbau, Neubau. This fall, Family Day is going to be spooky! Transform yourself into a little ghost or dance with others to hidden sounds in the silent disco. Participation free of charge with a discount on the special exhibition “Ghosts.”
Thu 6 Nov

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Jérémie Koering: "The Other Side of Art History"

6–8 p.m., Hauptbau. As part of the exhibition Verso, Prof. Dr. Jérémie Koering will speak about "The Other Side of Art History". Participation free of charge, ticket required via ticket link
Sun 9 Nov

Wochenende der Graphik

13–16.30 Uhr, Hauptbau. In German. Die Kunstgeschichte ist voll von Varianten, Interpretationen, Kopien und Vervielfältigungen. Fünf Beispiele aus verschiedenen Jahrhunderten veranschaulichen die grosse Bedeutung und Bandbreite des Phänomens. Expertinnen aus dem Kupferstichkabinett und der Papierrestaurierung geben im Studienraum und in der aktuellen Kabinettausstellung «Helden, Heilige und Elefanten. Kupferstiche in Italien um 1500» überraschende Einblicke. Kosten: Eintritt
Wed 12 Nov

Besides the Point. Artist Talk mit Cassidy Toner & Krzysztof Kościuczuk

6 p.m.–8 p.m., Hauptbau. Artist Cassidy Toner in conversation with art critic Krzysztof Kościuczuk on the occasion of the exhibition "Cassidy Toner. Besides the Point", presented for the Manor Art Prize 2025. Participation free of charge. Tickets via link
Sat 15 Nov

Swiss Performance Art Award 2025

11 a.m. - 6 p.m., Neubau. This year, the popular national competition presents Mélissa Biondo, Basile Dinbergs, lisa laurent, Izidora I LETHE, Natascha Moschini, Ernestyna Orlowska, and Jacob Ott. Participation free of charge
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22 December 2025 – 21 January 2026

December

Sat 27 Dec

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»

In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

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Sun 28 Dec

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

Visite guidée de l'exposition « Fantômes. Sur les traces du surnaturel »

In French: Coût: Entrée + CHF 7

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GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
15:00–16:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «Verso. Geschichten von Rückseiten»

In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

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22 December 2025 – 21 January 2026

Openinghours Hauptbau & Neubau

Tues; Thurs–Sun 10am–6pm
Wed 10am–8pm
Mon closed

Openinghours Gegenwart

The Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart is currently closed.

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