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Neubau / 20.09.2025–08.03.2026

FINAL DAYS

Ghosts

Visualizing the Supernatural
Neubau / 20.09.2025–08.03.2026

FINAL DAYS

Ghosts

Visualizing the Supernatural
Neubau / 07.03.–02.08.2026

COMING SOON

The First Homosexuals

The Birth of New Identities 1869–1939
Neubau / 07.03.–02.08.2026

COMING SOON

The First Homosexuals

The Birth of New Identities 1869–1939
Hauptbau, Neubau, Gegenwart / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Upcoming 2026
Hauptbau, Neubau, Gegenwart / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Upcoming 2026
Hauptbau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

New collection presentation

Old Masters
Hauptbau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

New collection presentation

Old Masters
Hauptbau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

New collection presentation

19th Century
Hauptbau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

New collection presentation

19th Century
Hauptbau, Neubau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Current exhibitions

Size Matters, New Constellations, Louise Lawler...
Hauptbau, Neubau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Current exhibitions

Size Matters, New Constellations, Louise Lawler...
Hauptbau, Neubau / 01.01.2026–31.12.2027

Children & Families

Offers
Hauptbau, Neubau / 01.01.2026–31.12.2027

Children & Families

Offers
Hauptbau, Neubau, Gegenwart / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Provenance Research

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Hauptbau, Neubau, Gegenwart / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Provenance Research

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Event Highlights

Sat 21 Feb

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

2–3 p.m., Neubau. In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
Sun 22 Feb

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

2–3 p.m., Neubau. In French: Coût: Entrée + CHF 7
Sat 28 Feb

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

2–3 p.m. Neubau. In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7
Sun 1 Mar

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 1 Mar

Open studio: Tweet, tweet

10 a.m.–4 p.m., Hauptbau. Spring is in the air, and after their long flight over seas, deserts, and mountains, the birds are returning full of stories. We follow their tracks, invent bird creatures, build nests, and send our thoughts on journeys. Participation free of charge, no registration required
Sun 1 Mar

Guided tour of the exhibition "Ghosts. Visualizing the supernatural"

2–3 p.m., Neubau. Costs: Admission + CHF 7
Sun 1 Mar

Führung in Gebärdensprache

3–4 p.m., Hauptbau. Eine Führungsreihe für Kunstinteressierte in Gebärdensprache durch die Sammlung des Kunstmuseum Basel. Mit Kunstvermittlerin Lua Leirner. Wenn Sie weitere Bedürfnisse für einen barrierefreien Zutritt ins Museum haben, wenden Sie sich bitte an [email protected]. Kosten: CHF 7
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Sat 21 Feb

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

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

In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

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Sun 22 Feb

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

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

In French: Coût: Entrée + CHF 7

More info Ticket Save the date

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Wed 10am–8pm
Mon closed

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