Rich historical museum in the heart of Basel. Wandering around Basel on a cold, rainy November day,…read morethis museum was more an escape than a planned activity. But it was serendipitous because this museum has a lot to offer. First off the setting: a former church, it retains all the earlier beauty of its religious bones. How many museums have vaulted ceilings and archways like this? The museum is focused on Basel's history from Celtic times to today; we found some of the religious objects to be magnificent, as are the amazing tapestries. Explanations of the exhibits are naturally in German, but translation tablets are available at the front desk. Well worth a lengthy visit.

A nice museum in Basel city center, we went on one of their free Sundays which was an added bonus…read more Plan to spend about an hour or so here; they have nice permanent exhibits as well as some temporary/travelling installations. Friendly staff, impressive organization and exhibits.

Nice experience!…read more Entry is uncomplicated and lockers are provided for large bags/purses. Bathrooms are easily accessible. There's also a restaurant on the premises, which is really convenient. Great place to visit, especially if you're an art lover.

"Give me a museum and I'll fill it." -Pablo Picasso…read more It took a bit to find the galleries that I wanted but once there, wow. This is the art I love to see - impressionists galore! On a Tuesday morning, it was pretty quiet without schoolkids or large groups. There was nothing distracting me from enjoying the art. The exhibit of existentialist Bernard Buffet works was magnificent with a number of his pieces. Andy Warhol considered Buffet the "last great artist of Paris." Beyond that, Cy Twombly, Edgar Degas. Jean-Baptiste Camille Corot, Paul Cézanne, Vincent Van Gogh (I've never seen "Marguerite Gachet at the Piano" before and the "Self-Portrait with a Japanese Print" was amazing) , Claude Monet, Piet Mondrian, Marc Chagall, Paul Klee, Henri Matisse (paintings *and* sculpture!), Alexej Von Jawlensky's "Self-portrait") and more. What museum would be complete without works by Pablo Picasso and Alexander Calder and Salvador Dali? So much to see, so much to enjoy, so much to appreciate. It is one of the greatest art museums in Switzerland and I had a tremendous visit. Gift shop has lots to purchase but the prices for even the smallest prints are very high. I didn't even get a postcard today. [Review 21230 overall - 78 in Switzerland - 195 of 2024.]

This is a rather unique place. I am generally not a fan of contemporary design but this museum…read morealmost made me a convert. The arrangements were quite appealing and presented delightful ideas with respect to the use of space. The synergy of the pieces used was striking at times. Some of the displays on the side of the building that faced the pastoral surroundings across the road were very relaxing in their presentations. The wall-length windows allowed one to look out over the bucolic environs. You'll be tempted to sit all day staring out the window in those corners of the museum as they are intrinsically relaxing, playing to something seminal in the human spirit. The arrangement inspired by Alice in Wonderland was particularly memorable as it was undoubtedly one of the more peculiar designs on display. Eccentricity certainly comes to mind when in that portion of the museum. The verbiage providing historical perspectives relative to the evolution of design ideas was also of interest. If you are in the Basel area and have some time, this place is worth a visit, even if you're not particularly an interior design buff. It will only take 60 - 90 minutes to stroll through at a casual pace. If you are so inclined, there is also a nice café where you can get a coffee and sweet treat (or even lunch) to add to the enjoyment of your visit.

Wow what a gem! It's a little work to get here and it is outside of town. It is part of the…read morefactory complex and u don't often get to see a Gehry-designed museum in the middle of a beautiful countryside with vineyards in the background. The site is actually a collection of world class architecture literally set in a field in the middle of no where. The main museum hosts rotating exhibits focused on various designers. It is a wonderful space for that. There is a nearby restaurant and also a custom house where u can order vitra furniture. If uv ever wonder what all those iconic modern designs are. This is the place to learn how an Eames chair got to well an Eames chair ;-) While out of the way if ur visiting basel it is well worth the trip.

Wandering around Basel on a Monday when all of the museums are closed except for this one. The…read moreHoosesagg Museum (Pants Pocket Museum) is accessible 24 by 7! It is the smallest museum in Basel, nothin more than a 2 foot square window in the door of a 600 year old house. It is named the Pants Pocket Museum because everything on display can fit into a pocket. It's shown everything from toothbrushes to Pokémon to sunglasses since the first exhibit in 1995, a collection of schnapps glasses. Today's exhibit was pigs. Lots and lots of pigs. Cute and free and less than ten minutes including climbing the stairs in this narrow alleyway to find it. [Review 21221 overall - 70 in Switzerland - 186 of 2024.]

Small museum of one floor of many large rooms. We visited the Matisse exhibition and it was…read moredisplayed well.

This museum was wonderful, filled with art by Pirosmani, Picasso, Thiebaud, Monet, Matisse,…read moreCezanne, Warhol, and an abundance of other artists. It takes quite awhile to go through all the galleries to see everything, especially if you read everything on the walls, too! It was really breathtaking to walk into a gallery and see the large Monet painting "The Water Lily Pond" hanging on a full wall; such a beautiful surprise. His "Water Lilies" was also in the same gallery. Definitely worth the visit and there's a discount offered (50%) when you present your BaselCard, which is a tourist card you can get for free from your hotel. 13.50 CHF (Swiss francs) at the time I went (November, 2023).

"My aim is to put down on paper what I see and what I feel in the best and simplest way." -Ernest…read moreHemingway So much interesting to see here even if it is a smaller museum. Lots of interactive displays and artisans at work. As I "write" this review on my laptop computer, I realize that paper is an art that is slowly being lost. Great little gift shop. I picked up two beautiful birthday cards (not cheap) with my daughter and my wife's upcoming "round numbers" that I hope will be appreciated. I think my friend Klaus-Dieter might appreciate their pens for sale. [Review 21228 overall - 76 in Switzerland - 193 of 2024.]

Pretty nice and suggestive museum. It is perfect for families and big groups with children and…read moreteenagers. Many are the possible activities: from paper making to water marbling, the Basler Papiermühle is well known by tourists coming from all over the world. Staff members are sweet with children, patient and willing to answer new questions. I really recommend it for a nice day with the family.