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Event Calendar

Sat 2 May

Führung in der Ausstellung «Helen Frankenthaler»

2–3 p.m., Neubau. In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
Sun 3 May

Macht Platz!

10 a.m.–6 p.m., Hauptbau. The Kunstmuseum makes room for you and adapts to your needs. Come by to linger and discover. No meeting point. Participation free of charge
Sun 3 May

Open studio: Painting Without Borders / XXL Painting

10 a.m.–4 p.m., Hauptbau. In the open studio, we’ll dive into a grand adventure full of color, impact, and expression: Inspired by Helen Frankenthaler’s color-field painting, we’ll discover what it means to paint large-scale works and how to use brushes, sponges, and scrapers in the process. Open to all. Participation free of charge, no registration required
Sun 3 May

Programmtag: Helen Frankenthaler

10 a.m.–6 p.m., Hauptbau / Neubau. In German: Anlässlich der bislang grössten Ausstellung zu Helen Frankenthaler in Europa eröffnen Gespräche, Vermittlungsangebote und weitere Programmpunkte unterschiedliche Zugänge zu einem der prägenden Œuvres der amerikanischen Nachkriegskunst. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7 / Kostenlose Teilnahme
Tue 5 May

30 Minuten: «Sin pursued by Death» von Johann Heinrich Füssli

12.30–1 p.m., Hauptbau. In German: Mit dem wissenschaftlichen Assistenten Gerry Fässler. Kosten: Eintritt
Wed 6 May

Kurator:innenführung: «Helen Frankenthaler»

6.30–7.30 p.m., Neubau. In German: Führung in der Ausstellung mit der Kuratorin Anita Haldemann. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
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16 September – 15 October 2026

September

Fri 18 Sep

VERNISSAGE

NEUBAU
18:30–21:00

Vernissage: "Van Gogh, Hodler and a Cabriolet. The Collector and Pioneer Gertrud Dübi-Müller"

You are invited to the opening of the exhibition "Van Gogh, Hodler and a Cabriolet. The Collector and Pioneer Gertrud Dübi-Müller". Participation free of charge

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16 September – 15 October 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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