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
Kunstmuseum Basel, located in Basel, Switzerland, is the oldest public art museum in the world, founded in 1661. It houses the largest public art collection in Switzerland, featuring significant works from the Holbein family, as well as masterpieces by renowned artists such as Rembrandt, Picasso, and Monet. The museum consists of the main building, an extension opened in 2016, and the Museum of Contemporary Art, established in 1980. Visitors can explore a vast array of paintings, sculptures, and drawings spanning seven centuries. The museum is open daily from 10 AM to 6 PM, with extended hours on Thursdays. Admission fees vary, with discounts available for students and seniors. The museum is accessible for visitors with disabilities.