Discover a comprehensive journey spanning over 100,000 years of Basel's regional history. This permanent display at Barfüsserkirche features approximately one hundred artifacts, thematic short films, and interactive city maps. Visitors can engage with key milestones, urban development, and local cultural evolution through inclusive trilingual displays.
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This permanent exhibition explores 100,000 years of Basel's history, guiding visitors from early human activity to the modern era. Through a hundred diverse exhibits, films, and interactive installations, it highlights the events and milestones that have shaped the city and its surrounding region.
Leaps in Time offers an immersive look at the development of Basel, tracing its narrative from the earliest traces of human life to its contemporary status as a vibrant, trinational hub. The exhibition utilizes a curated selection of approximately one hundred items, ranging from significant historical milestones to everyday objects that provide a nuanced perspective on city life. Visitors are encouraged to engage with the history of the region through six thematic short films and various media stations that address contemporary issues such as migration, industrial influence, and the evolving relationship between town and country. Beyond historical artifacts, the exhibition features large interactive installations, including city maps and digital displays that visualize Basel's urban and demographic changes. The exhibition is designed to be inclusive and accessible, offering trilingual support in German, French, and English throughout the gallery space. Recent additions, such as a short film on the history of women's suffrage and a display of items related to the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest, reflect the museum's commitment to documenting and preserving the evolving identity of the city for future generations.
The exhibition is located at the Barfüsserkirche. Please visit the official Historical Museum Basel website for details regarding museum admission, opening hours, and visitor services.
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