Intro

The Museum der Kulturen aims to promote cultural life and awareness in the Basel area and beyond by hosting attractive, exciting exhibitions and varied events. The museum offers a unique opportunity to explore cultural dimensions and to learn and enjoy.

The Museum der Kulturen Basel is one of the most important ethnographic museums in Europe. The collection inventory with more than 300,000 items is impressive and world-renowned. The focus of the collection has been developed over generations and features gems from Europe, Africa, America, Oceania and Asia.

Free admission to the exhibitions with the Oberrheinischen Museum Pass

General information

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Accessibility
Accessible
Contact address
Museum der Kulturen Basel
Münsterplatz 20
4001 Basel
061 266 56 00
info@mkb.ch
061 266 56 05

Group & pricing information

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Further prices (starting from)
Adults from age 20 CHF 16.00
Groups of 10 or more CHF 11.00
Young people under the age of 20 CHF 5.00
Trainees under the age of 30 with proof of eligibility CHF 5.00

Booking Information

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Events

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Address

Museum der Kulturen Basel
Münsterplatz 20
Postfach 1016
4051  Basel
Switzerland

Phone  +41 (0)61 266 56 00
info@mkb.ch
mkb.ch
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Overview

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Basel
Basel Region
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Contact

Museum der Kulturen Basel
Münsterplatz 20
Postfach 1016
4051 Basel
Phone  +41 (0)61 266 56 00
mkb.ch
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Opening hours

Tuesday to Sunday: 10 a.m.-5.00 p.m.
Monday: closed
Every first Wednesday of the month:
10 a.m.-8 p.m.

The exhibition «Basel Carnival» is open:
Thursday to Saturday 13-17 h
Sunday 11-17 h

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