Kunstmuseum Basel

The Kunstmuseum Basel is a treasure trove of art history, boasting a collection that begins with works from the 15th century and extends to the present day. Housed in a stately neoclassical building (with a modern extension), the museum is particularly renowned for its holdings of Holbein, the Upper Rhenish school, and 19th-century Impressionist and Post-Impressionist pieces. Visitors can wander through galleries filled with masterpieces by artists such as Hans Holbein the Younger, Rembrandt, Van Gogh, Monet, and Picasso. The contemporary wing features works by Warhol, Bacon, and Baselitz. The museum's layout is logical and spacious, allowing for a contemplative experience. Its location in the city center makes it easy to combine with other cultural sites.

Don't miss

• See Holbein's 'The Dead Christ in the Tomb' and other Renaissance masterpieces
• Explore the Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collection with works by Monet, Degas, and Van Gogh
• View Picasso's 'The Studio' and other modern classics in the contemporary wing
• Don't miss the Upper Rhenish altarpieces and medieval sculptures
• Visit the museum's sculpture garden and the modern extension's architecture

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Kunstmuseum Basel

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