Art Museums of Switzerland

Tinguely, Basel

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Eleven of Switzerland's most prestigious museums guarantee enjoyment of art at the highest level.

Paul Klee Center

The Zentrum Paul Klee, which opened in 2005, is dedicated to the person, life and work of Paul Klee (1879–1940). It houses the worldwide largest collection of Klee's works. Paul Klee is regarded as one of the 20th century's most important artists.

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Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana (MASI Lugano)

Founded in 2015, the Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana (MASI Lugano) has established itself as one of the most visited art museums in Switzerland in just a few years.

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Kunstmuseum Basel | Main Building and New Building

The Kunstmuseum Basel is one of the most renowned museums in the world. Its top-class collection - the first ever art collection open to the public - and its internationally acclaimed exhibitions offer unforgettable art experiences.

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Museum Tinguely

The Museum Tinguely houses the world’s largest collection of art by Jean Tinguely, famous for his moving mechanical sculptures. Interactive exhibitions explore his influences, the work of his contemporaries and the latest trends.

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Fondation Beyeler

Year after year, people flock to Riehen from near and far to immerse in the art world of Hildy and Ernst Beyeler. They come to view the collection of works from classical modernism or one of the sensational exhibitions. However, the building designed by Renzo Piano and its park is worth the journey too.

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Kunsthaus Zürich

The Kunsthaus Zürich boasts Zurich’s largest collection of modern art and is renowned both for its permanent art collection and its temporary exhibitions. In addition to works by Alberto Giacometti there are also significant pictures by Picasso, Monet and Chagall as well as numerous contemporary Swiss artists. The spectacular extension by David Chipperfield Architects will make the Kunsthaus Zürich the largest art museum in Switzerland.

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Plateforme 10

Fine arts, photography and contemporary art brought together in one single spot near Lausanne station, in a cultural area that is unique in Switzerland.

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Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Four collections – Poster, Design, Graphics and Applied Art – encompass more than 500,000 objects at the Museum für Gestaltung. Switzerland’s foremost museum of design and visual communication is also one of the leading institutions in Europe, known for its fascinating temporary exhibitions.

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Art Museums of Switzerland

Intro

Paul Klee Center

Museo d'arte della Svizzera italiana (MASI Lugano)

Kunstmuseum Basel | Main Building and New Building

Museum Tinguely

Fondation Beyeler

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Kunsthaus Zürich

Plateforme 10

Museum für Gestaltung Zürich

Mamco, Musée d'art moderne et contemporain

Fotomuseum Winterthur / Fotostiftung Schweiz

Museum Rietberg