The Musikmuseum houses an extensive collection that traces the evolution of European music through centuries of innovation. Visitors can explore various instrument categories and soundscapes housed within the unique architecture of a former prison building.
Discover European musical traditions across five centuries in Basel.
Browse 550 historic European instruments in a unique setting. Explore former cell spaces that highlight centuries of regional and international music traditions at the Musikmuseum.
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A permanent exhibition inside a historic eighteenth-century mansion.
Discover how a wealthy merchant family lived in late eighteenth-century Basel. Walk through early classical rooms filled with authentic period furniture, art, and domestic objects from the Historical Museum Basel collection.
Haus zum Kirschgarten Guide
18th-century Strasbourg faience tableware and sculptural terrines.
See the exquisite faience ceramics produced by the Strasbourg-based Hannong family. This permanent display highlights highly detailed animal-shaped terrines and elegant tableware that once graced Basel's wealthiest households.
Ceramics Exhibition
A permanent journey spanning 100,000 years of regional development.
Explore the social and cultural history of the city through a curated selection of historical objects and interactive digital media. Trace Basel's evolution from early human traces to its modern status as a vibrant urban hub.
Explore Exhibition
Discover twenty-five ancient gold and silver treasures.
Trace regional history through legendary Celtic gold and Roman silver discoveries. Learn about the political conflicts and magical practices that led people to bury their wealth, and solve interactive puzzles with the family.
Treasure Hoards Exhibition
Curated library displays commemorating 150 years of scholarly heritage.
Discover the collaborative exhibition organized by the HAG, Basel University Library, and the Basel Historical Museum. Explore historical and antiquarian records showcased at the Barfüsserkirche through April 2026.
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Explore illuminated prayer books from the Middle Ages.
Learn how medieval believers used hand-crafted Books of Hours and psalters for daily devotion. This display features outstanding artistry from the Comites Latentes collection.
Luminous Prayer Exhibition
A behind-the-scenes look at Basel's museum preservation methods.
Explore the complex process of managing knowledge and cataloging cultural heritage at the Barfüsserkirche. Gain deep insights into how historical artifacts are safely stored, documented, and presented to the public.
Inventarium ExhibitionDiscover European musical traditions across five centuries in Basel.
Browse 550 historic European instruments in a unique setting. Explore former cell spaces that highlight centuries of regional and international music traditions at the Musikmuseum.
Exhibition DetailsA permanent exhibition inside a historic eighteenth-century mansion.
Discover how a wealthy merchant family lived in late eighteenth-century Basel. Walk through early classical rooms filled with authentic period furniture, art, and domestic objects from the Historical Museum Basel collection.
Haus zum Kirschgarten Guide18th-century Strasbourg faience tableware and sculptural terrines.
See the exquisite faience ceramics produced by the Strasbourg-based Hannong family. This permanent display highlights highly detailed animal-shaped terrines and elegant tableware that once graced Basel's wealthiest households.
Ceramics ExhibitionA permanent journey spanning 100,000 years of regional development.
Explore the social and cultural history of the city through a curated selection of historical objects and interactive digital media. Trace Basel's evolution from early human traces to its modern status as a vibrant urban hub.
Explore ExhibitionDiscover twenty-five ancient gold and silver treasures.
Trace regional history through legendary Celtic gold and Roman silver discoveries. Learn about the political conflicts and magical practices that led people to bury their wealth, and solve interactive puzzles with the family.
Treasure Hoards ExhibitionCurated library displays commemorating 150 years of scholarly heritage.
Discover the collaborative exhibition organized by the HAG, Basel University Library, and the Basel Historical Museum. Explore historical and antiquarian records showcased at the Barfüsserkirche through April 2026.
View Exhibition DetailsExplore illuminated prayer books from the Middle Ages.
Learn how medieval believers used hand-crafted Books of Hours and psalters for daily devotion. This display features outstanding artistry from the Comites Latentes collection.
Luminous Prayer ExhibitionA behind-the-scenes look at Basel's museum preservation methods.
Explore the complex process of managing knowledge and cataloging cultural heritage at the Barfüsserkirche. Gain deep insights into how historical artifacts are safely stored, documented, and presented to the public.
Inventarium ExhibitionImmerse yourself in the exceptional museum exhibitions of Basel.
Plan your cultural journey by exploring a wide array of exhibitions across Basel. Discover how local museums present outstanding collections of classic art, contemporary designs, and heritage displays in various venues throughout the city.
