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Naturhistorisches Museum Basel Tickets & Entry Guide

Plan your entry to explore Basel's renowned collection of fossils, minerals, and wildlife.

Preparing for your visit to the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel is the first step to exploring vast exhibitions of paleontology, geology, and zoology. This guide helps you understand entry guidelines and booking options for seeing the dinosaur fossils and wildlife specimens. Since admission details can change, we recommend verifying the latest ticket prices through official sources before you go.

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Naturhistorisches Museum Basel tickets and prices in Basel: complete ticket options, discounts, and visitor pricing guide
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Naturhistorisches Museum Basel ticket pricing overview and admission policy in Basel

Mixed admission

Free admission to permanent exhibitions during the last opening hour (Tue-Sat) and on the 1st Sunday of the month. Children under 13 enter free.

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Naturhistorisches Museum Basel ticket categories, prices, and access conditions

Special Exhibition - Adults
CHF 19.00
Special Exhibition - Teenagers (under 20)
CHF 9.00

Under 20 years old

Special Exhibition - Students / Trainees
CHF 9.00

Under 30 years old with valid student/trainee ID

Special Exhibition - Disabled Visitors
CHF 9.00

With valid ID

Special Exhibition - Children (under 13)
Free

Under 13 years old

Permanent Exhibitions - Adults
CHF 7.00
Permanent Exhibitions - Teenagers (under 20)
CHF 5.00

Under 20 years old

Permanent Exhibitions - Students / Trainees
CHF 5.00

Under 30 years old with valid student/trainee ID

Permanent Exhibitions - Disabled Visitors
CHF 5.00

With valid ID

Permanent Exhibitions - Children (under 13)
Free

Under 13 years old

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What are the ticket prices for Naturhistorisches Museum Basel?

Admission for permanent exhibitions is CHF 7 for adults and CHF 5 for teenagers, students, and disabled visitors. Tickets for special exhibitions cost CHF 19 for adults and CHF 9 for teenagers, students, and disabled visitors.

Does Naturhistorisches Museum Basel offer free entry?

Yes, admission is free for children under 13 years old. In addition, entry to the permanent exhibitions is free during the last opening hour from Tuesday to Saturday, as well as on the first Sunday of the month.

Are there student tickets at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel?

Yes, students and trainees under 30 years old with a valid ID qualify for reduced rates. Student tickets cost CHF 5 for permanent exhibitions and CHF 9 for special exhibitions.

How much are child tickets at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel?

Admission is completely free for children under 13 years old. This free entry applies to both permanent exhibitions and special exhibitions.

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