Permanent exhibitions of ceramics, profane and religious folk art and on traditions associated with masks give insight into important focal points of the collection.
Location:
The Museum of Ethnology (Museum der Kulturen) is located near the Münster (Cathedral)
How to get there:
Tram 1/6/8/11/14/16, stop Schifflände
Opening hours:
Tuesday - Sunday 10 am to 5 pm
Museum of Ethnology Basel (Museum der Kulturen)
Basel
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Basel is the home of Switzerland's largest ethnological and folk art collections. The museum is particularly rich in exhibits from the South Seas and from Indonesia.
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Contact Information
- Museum der Kulturen Basel
Augustinergasse 2
4001 Basel
Tel. +41 (0)61 266 55 00
Fax +41 (0)61 266 56 05 - www.basel.com

