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Facade of the Jewish Museum of Switzerland in Basel after its 2025 reopening

Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz

HistoryOpens 11amFrom CHF 15Universität (Tram 3, Bus 30, 34)

Founded in 1966 as the first Jewish museum in German-speaking Europe after the Second World War, it shows objects from the Middle Ages to the present. It reopened in November 2025 at Vesalgasse 5 in a building by Diener & Diener, with twice the previous space. The permanent exhibition "Kult, Kultur, Kunst. Jüdische Erfahrungen" is joined by changing special exhibitions.

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Vesalgasse 5, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

Nearest station: Universität (Tram 3, Bus 30, 34)

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Hours

Mon11:00–17:00
Tue11:00–17:00
Wed11:00–17:00
Thu11:00–17:00
Fri11:00–17:00
Sat11:00–17:00
SunToday11:00–17:00

Admission

From CHF 15

Reduced CHF 10; Baselcard CHF 11.25; free for under 26s, trainees under 30 and museum pass holders

Accessibility

Wheelchair accessible, lift to the exhibition rooms, toilet on the ground floor.

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How much does Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz cost?
Standard adult admission to Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz is CHF 15. Reduced CHF 10; Baselcard CHF 11.25; free for under 26s, trainees under 30 and museum pass holders. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz?
Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz is open Open daily 11:00 to 17:00. Closed 25 December 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz?
Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz is located at Vesalgasse 5, 4051 Basel, Switzerland, in the Altstadt Grossbasel area of Basel. The nearest station is Universität (Tram 3, Bus 30, 34).
What can I see at Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz?
Basel museum of Jewish religious and everyday life in Switzerland, since 2025 in a new Diener & Diener building. Current highlights include Kult, Kultur, Kunst. Jüdische Erfahrungen and Frank Stella und die zerstörten Holzsynagogen.
Do I need to book Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz 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 Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz?
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 Jüdisches Museum der Schweiz accessible?
Wheelchair accessible, lift to the exhibition rooms, toilet on the ground floor.

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