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Entrance to the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel on Augustinergasse

Naturhistorisches Museum Basel

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The museum grew out of a natural history collection begun in 1821 and sits in the old town beside the Museum der Kulturen. Its permanent galleries cover fossils, dinosaurs, mammoths, invertebrates, endangered and extinct animals, whales and Swiss wildlife. Each winter it also hosts a major special exhibition.

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Photograph by Audun Rikardsen from Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Wildlife Photographer of the Year

The 100 best nature photographs from the international competition run by the Natural History Museum in London, chosen from over 65,000 entries.

Upcoming20 Nov – 27 Jun 2027CHF 19

Permanent Collections

Dino & Saurier

Permanent display of dinosaurs and other prehistoric reptiles, subtitled "Lebendige Bilder vergangener Tage".

Permanent collectionCHF 7

Mammut & Säbelzahntiger

Permanent display on Ice Age animals, subtitled "In einem Land vor unserer Zeit".

Permanent collectionCHF 7

Wal & Fisch

Permanent display on whales and fish, subtitled "Sanfte Riesen der Meere".

Permanent collectionCHF 7

Quagga & Dodo

Permanent display on endangered and extinct animals, subtitled "Bedroht und ausgestorben".

Permanent collectionCHF 7

Plan Your Visit

Getting there

Augustinergasse 2, 4051 Basel, Switzerland

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Hours

MonClosed
Tue10:00–17:00
Wed10:00–17:00
Thu10:00–17:00
Fri10:00–17:00
Sat10:00–17:00
SunToday10:00–17:00

Admission

From CHF 7

Youths and trainees CHF 5, children free. Special exhibitions are ticketed separately.

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Visitor Information

How much does Naturhistorisches Museum Basel cost?
Standard adult admission to Naturhistorisches Museum Basel is CHF 7. Youths and trainees CHF 5, children free. Special exhibitions are ticketed separately.. Prices for special exhibitions and timed-entry slots may differ.
What are the opening hours of Naturhistorisches Museum Basel?
Naturhistorisches Museum Basel is open Tuesday to Sunday 10:00 to 17:00, closed Mondays.. Holiday hours can vary, so check the museum's website before you go.
Where is Naturhistorisches Museum Basel?
Naturhistorisches Museum Basel is located at Augustinergasse 2, 4051 Basel, Switzerland, in the Altstadt Grossbasel area of Basel.
What can I see at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel?
Basel's natural history museum on Augustinergasse, with dinosaurs, mammoths and a whale hall drawn from over 11 million objects. Current highlights include Dino & Saurier, Wildlife Photographer of the Year and Mammut & Säbelzahntiger.
Do I need to book Naturhistorisches Museum 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 Naturhistorisches Museum 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.

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