Kunstmuseum Basel | Main Building - Free Audio Guide

Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland

Kunstmuseum Basel | Hauptbau, 16, St. Alban-Graben, Vorstädte, Grossbasel, Basel, Basel-Stadt, 4051, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra

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Kunstmuseum Basel, situated in Basel, Switzerland, is the oldest public art museum globally, established in 1661. It boasts the largest public art collection in Switzerland, including significant works from the Holbein family and masterpieces by notable artists such as Rembrandt, Picasso, and Monet. The museum comprises the main building, an extension opened in 2016, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, which has been operational since 1980. Guests can discover a diverse range of paintings, sculptures, and drawings from seven centuries. Opening hours are daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, with late opening on Thursdays. Admission fees differ, with discounts for students and seniors. The museum is accessible to visitors with disabilities.