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How to Visit HEK – House of Electronic Arts

Practical planning tips for experiencing digital media and contemporary art in Münchenstein.

HEK is a dynamic space dedicated to contemporary art forms influenced by digital technology and media. Before you head out, we recommend verifying the latest entry requirements, public program schedules, and transit options directly through official sources to ensure your visit goes smoothly.

How to Visit HEK – House of Electronic Arts
How to visit HEK – House of Electronic Arts in Basel: practical museum planning guide and visit strategy
Core planning advice before your museum day
Use this how-to-visit guide for HEK – House of Electronic Arts in Basel to plan timing, entry expectations, and key preparation details before arrival.

Visit overview

Plan a visit to HEK (House of Electronic Arts) during its opening hours from Wednesday to Sunday. Visitors can take advantage of free admission during weekday Happy Hours and on the first Sunday of each month.

Entry notes

School classes and groups are required to register in advance. The museum entrance is accessible via either an eight-step staircase or a ramp located to the left of the doors, leading into a foyer that features an unattended cloakroom with lockers.

Best time to visit

To secure free admission to the exhibitions, visit during the Happy Hour from Wednesday to Friday between 12:00 and 13:00, or plan a trip on the first Sunday of the month for Happy Sunday.

Visit highlights

Visitors can borrow artist-developed headphones during opening hours to experience the Electrical Walks Basel, an auditory exploration of local electromagnetic fields. Free guest Wi-Fi is also accessible throughout the premises.

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How to reach HEK – House of Electronic Arts by public transport in Basel
Transit options and station access

From Bahnhof SBB, take Tram 11 in the direction of Aesch to the Freilager stop. From Badischer Bahnhof, take Bus 36 in the direction of Schifflände to Dreispitz, then ride Tram 11 for one stop to Freilager. The museum is located 100 meters from the tram stop across Freilager-Platz.

How to reach HEK – House of Electronic Arts by car in Basel
Driving and nearby road access

Direct vehicle access to the museum is restricted to delivery services and visitors with disabilities. General visitors must park in the Ruchfeld multi-storey car park at Frankfurt-Strasse 37, 4053 Basel. When driving from the motorway, take the A2 to the St. Jakob exit, follow signs to Dreispitz, and use entrance gate 13 to reach the car park, then follow the walking path to Freilager-Platz.

How to reach HEK – House of Electronic Arts by bike in Basel
Cycling approach and nearby access

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How to reach HEK – House of Electronic Arts on foot in Basel
Walking approach and local orientation

The museum is situated 100 meters from the Freilager tram stop, and visitors can walk directly across Freilager-Platz without needing to cross any streets.

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