iHEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel)
HEK, the House of Electronic Arts, is a museum for contemporary art made with digital and electronic media, in a converted warehouse on Freilager-Platz in Münchenstein just south of Basel. Its 550 square metres of exhibition space host installations, new media works and an events programme of concerts, talks and workshops. It opened on the Dreispitz site in 2011 and reopened in its present building in 2014.
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What's On
Studio Lemercier: Thresholds
Installations of light, water and projection plus plotter drawings by Studio Lemercier on the limits technology sets and we cross.
Regionale 27: Trompe-l'oeil digital
Fourteen artists from the Basel, South Baden and Alsace region translate the trompe-l'oeil tradition into digital illusion.
Plan Your Visit
Getting there
Freilager-Platz 9, 4142 Münchenstein, Switzerland
Nearest station: Freilager (Tram 11) and Dreispitz
Show on mapHours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 12:00–18:00 |
| Thu | 12:00–20:00 |
| Fri | 12:00–18:00 |
| Sat | 12:00–17:00 |
| SunToday | 12:00–17:00 |
Admission
From CHF 12
Reduced CHF 8. Free for under 17s, free entry Wed-Fri 17:00-18:00 and on the first Sunday of the month. Combined ticket with Kunsthaus Baselland and Atelier Mondial CHF 20.
Accessibility
Barrier-free access.
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Visitor Information
- How much does HEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel) cost?
- Standard adult admission to HEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel) is CHF 12. Reduced CHF 8. Free for under 17s, free entry Wed-Fri 17:00-18:00 and on the first Sunday of the month. Combined ticket with Kunsthaus Baselland and Atelier Mondial CHF 20.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
- What are the opening hours of HEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel)?
- HEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel) is open Wednesday and Friday 12:00-18:00, Thursday 12:00-20:00, Saturday and Sunday 12:00-17:00. Closed Monday and Tuesday. Closed 24-25 December. Free admission Wednesday to Friday 17:00-18:00 and on the first Sunday of each month. During the Regionale 27 show also closed 26 December and 31 December to 2 January.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
- Where is HEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel)?
- HEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel) is located at Freilager-Platz 9, 4142 Münchenstein, Switzerland, in the Dreispitz area of Basel. The nearest stations are Freilager (Tram 11) and Dreispitz.
- What can I see at HEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel)?
- Swiss centre for media art on the Dreispitz site, showing digital, electronic and network-based art since 2011. Current highlights include Studio Lemercier: Thresholds and Regionale 27: Trompe-l'oeil digital.
- Do I need to book HEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel) in advance?
- Booking ahead is recommended, especially for weekends, school holidays, and special exhibitions. Tickets are normally on the museum's website, and a pre-booked timed slot helps you avoid queues at the entrance.
- When is the best time to visit HEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel)?
- Weekday mornings shortly after opening are typically the quietest, especially mid-week. Late afternoons can also be calmer. Weekends, school holidays, and the lunch rush are the busiest periods.
- Is HEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel) accessible?
- Barrier-free access.
Image credits
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- HEK (Haus der Elektronischen Künste Basel)Bea Phi / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
- SchaulagerHans Peter Schaefer / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0