Museum der Kulturen Basel

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Die Eule ist pink

Around 200 objects show how colours are made, traded and used for protection, decoration and communication, with hands-on stations and an audio guide.

Now showing24 Apr – 24 Jan 2027CHF 16

Tie-dye: gefaltet, genäht, gefärbt

About 250 textiles from Africa, Asia, Europe and South America show how folding, stitching and binding cloth before dyeing creates patterns, with a hands-on station.

Now showing4 Sept – 23 Jan 2028CHF 16

GOLD

Gold objects from the collection meet critical views on gold mining, from ceremonial value to ecological and social costs, with voices of people affected.

Upcoming19 Nov – 21 Mar 2027CHF 16

Permanent Collections

Alles lebt: mehr als menschliche Welten

165 collection objects and contemporary works question human-centred views of the world and ask how to relate to rivers, trees, animals and ancestors.

Permanent collectionCHF 16

Memory

A permanent exhibition on remembering and forgetting.

Permanent collectionCHF 16

Basler Fasnacht

A permanent exhibition on Basel's carnival tradition.

Permanent collectionCHF 7

Nearby

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Naturhistorisches Museum Basel

Natural History1 min walk

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Historisches Museum Basel (Barfüsserkirche)

Local History4 min walk

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Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig

Art4 min walk

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Kunsthalle Basel

Art4 min walk

Visitor Information

How much does Museum der Kulturen Basel cost?

Standard adult admission to Museum der Kulturen Basel is CHF 16. Youth 13-18 and students up to 29 CHF 5, children up to 12 free. Free for everyone on the first Sunday of each month and in the last opening hour Tuesday to Saturday.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.

What are the opening hours of Museum der Kulturen Basel?

Museum der Kulturen Basel is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00, closed Mondays. First Wednesday of each month open until 20:00. Closed 24 and 31 December 2026.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.

Where is Museum der Kulturen Basel?

Museum der Kulturen Basel is located at Münsterplatz 20, 4051 Basel, Switzerland, in the Altstadt Grossbasel area of Basel. The nearest stations are Basel Marktplatz and Basel Kunstmuseum.

What can I see at Museum der Kulturen Basel?

Basel's museum of world cultures on Münsterplatz, with textile, ritual and everyday objects and shows on colour, tie-dye and gold. Current highlights include Die Eule ist pink, Tie-dye: gefaltet, genäht, gefärbt and GOLD.

Do I need to book Museum der Kulturen 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 Museum der Kulturen 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.