Free museum offers

Free and reduced admission for all

Free admission to the collection on the following days
Tue + Thu, Fri: 5–6pm
Wed: 5–8pm
Every first Sunday of the month
Holidays excluded

Free admission to the special exhibition during the vernissage

Reduced admission for all to the special exhibition for CHF 16 instead of CHF 30 on the following days
Wed: 5–8pm
First Sunday of the month

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Free zones and rooms in the museum

HAUPTBAU
Ground floor inner courtyard
Groud floor exhibition rooms
Small courtyard walkway, foyer and shop

NEUBAU
LED panel on the exterior facade
Event foyer and connecting wing
Foyer and shop

GEGENWART
Shop and Studio Gegenwart

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Free mediation services

Audioguide to the collection
The tours are available in German, English and French. Please bring your smartphone and headphones to use the audio guide.

Mitmach-Mittwoch
Workshops every Wednesday in the Atelier Hauptbau for young adults aged 14 and over.

Open Studio
Workshops every first Sunday of the month. From 0 - 100 years

Macht Platz!
Pop-up libraries and more at various locations in the museum, every first Sunday of the month

YARD
Wednesdays from 6 P.M. art, music and drinks in summer in the courtyard, Hauptbau

Family Day
Every first Sunday in November

Openings
Participation in the exhibition opening is free of charge for everyone.

Children's vernissage
The children's vernissages for children between 4 and 12, which take place parallel to special exhibitions, are a free interactive offer.

Museums Night
Every year on the third Friday of January, free for anyone under 26.

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Sun 3 Aug

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: The freedom of the bird

This Sunday, we will explore the mysterious beings of the skies. Come and fly with us! Open to all. Participation free of charge, no registration recquired

Wed 6 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

Wed 13 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

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

Thu 21 Aug

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

Wed 27 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

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

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

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

Wed 17 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

Fri 19 Sep

VERNISSAGE

HAUPTBAU
18:00–20:00

Children's vernissage: For Little Ghosts

Whether cheeky, spooky, or clumsy – the studio is open to all little ghosts to unleash their creativity. Learn the art of ghost writing, invent a spooky story together, or bring fantastic creepy creatures to life on paper. For children (ages 4–12). Participation free of charge, no registration required. Supported by the Friends of the Kunstmuseum Basel

 

VERNISSAGE

NEUBAU
18:30–21:00

Vernissage: "Ghosts. Visualizing the Supernatural"

You are invited to the opening of the exhibition "Ghosts. Visualizing the Supernatural". Participation free of charge

Wed 24 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

Wed 1 Oct

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Red

Whether terracotta, cherry red, or pink — in October, we’re dedicating ourselves to the ultimate statement color. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

Sun 5 Oct

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

Offenes Atelier: Natur, Farben, Mode

To kick off October, we’re creating our own pigments in autumnal tones! We’ll experiment with natural dyes like soil, onion skins, turmeric, or paprika powder. Open to all. Participation free of charge, no registration recquired

Wed 8 Oct

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Red

Whether terracotta, cherry red, or pink — in October, we’re dedicating ourselves to the ultimate statement color. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

Wed 15 Oct

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Red

Whether terracotta, cherry red, or pink — in October, we’re dedicating ourselves to the ultimate statement color. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

Wed 22 Oct

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Red

Whether terracotta, cherry red, or pink — in October, we’re dedicating ourselves to the ultimate statement color. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration

Wed 29 Oct

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Red

Whether terracotta, cherry red, or pink — in October, we’re dedicating ourselves to the ultimate statement color. Every Wednesday. Age: From 14 years. Participation free of charge, no registration