Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten

What's On

Now

Dec

Jan

Adventszeit im Stadtpalais

Christmas show with historic and modern decorated trees, a squirrel hunt, a craft table, open singing and hot chocolate.

Upcoming28 Nov – 3 Jan 2027CHF 18

Permanent Collections

Wildsau und Kopfsalat: Strassburger Fayencen und Tafelkultur

Hannong faience from Strasbourg, including tureens shaped like fruit and animals, set in the dining culture of 18th-century Basel.

Permanent collectionCHF 18

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Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig

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Kunstmuseum Basel (Hauptbau and Neubau)

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Visitor Information

How much does Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten cost?

Standard adult admission to Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten is CHF 18. Reduced CHF 12 (under 18, students up to 30). Free for children under 13, on the first Sunday of each month and in the last opening hour. One ticket covers all three HMB houses for seven days.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten?

Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten is open Wednesday to Sunday 11:00-17:00; closed Monday and Tuesday, except Tuesdays 1, 8, 15 and 22 December 2026 (10:00-17:00). Closed 24 and 25 December 2026, 22 and 23 January 2027, 15-17 February 2027 and 1 May 2027.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten?

Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten is located at Elisabethenstrasse 27, 4051 Basel, Switzerland, in the Elisabethenvorstadt area of Basel. The nearest station is Kirschgarten (tram 1, 2).

What can I see at Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten?

An 18th-century neoclassical city palace with about 50 period rooms showing how Basel's bourgeoisie lived, from clocks to dollhouses. Current highlights include Adventszeit im Stadtpalais and Wildsau und Kopfsalat: Strassburger Fayencen und Tafelkultur.

Do I need to book Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten 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 Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten?

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.