Museum of Cultures Basel
About This Museum
Tucked away just off the old market square, with the Rhine a stone's throw away, the Museum of Cultures Basel feels both ancient and utterly contemporary. It’s a place where you can spend an afternoon marveling at a delicate feathered headdress from Brazil one moment and contemplating modern Aboriginal art the next. The vibe here isn't hushed and dusty; it's alive, encouraging you to draw connections across continents and through time. It’s really the city's window to the wider world.
Collection Highlights
You'll find everything from towering totem poles from Oceania to intricate Tibetan ritual masks. Their special exhibitions are always a talking point—recent ones have delved into everything from the global history of tattoos to contemporary Pacific Island photography.
Visitor Information
It's right in the heart of town on Münsterplatz, easy to weave into a day of sightseeing. Check their website before you go, as their special shows are popular and tickets for those can be booked ahead.
Architecture & Building
The building is a fascinating conversation between old and new, masterfully redesigned by the famed Basel architects Herzog & de Meuron. They brilliantly integrated a modern, minimalist extension with the historic fabric of the original museum.
Contact & Location
Address: Museum der Kulturen, 20, Münsterplatz, Altstadt Grossbasel, Grossbasel, Basel, Basel-Stadt, 4051, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
Phone: +41 61 266 56 00
Website: Visit Website
