Fondation Beyeler
Overview
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Intro
Visit the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen near Basel. The museum, designed by Renzo Piano, is located in a park with water lily ponds and displays over 400 works from Monet, Picasso, Van Gogh to Warhol.
The Fondation Beyeler at a glance
The museum in Riehen near Basel shows over 400 works by 91 artists – from classical modernism to contemporary art. The building was designed by the architect Renzo Piano. A glass roof floods the rooms with daylight and large window fronts provide a view of the park with its old trees and water lily ponds.
What to experience
Explore the collection and special exhibitions (1-3 hours)
In the light-flooded rooms of the Fondation Beyeler you will encounter works by Monet, Cézanne, Picasso, Giacometti and Rothko. In addition to the collection, the museum shows special exhibitions with international loans several times a year, usually monographs on an artist.
- Good to know: Buying the tickets online in advance saves you waiting times at the ticket office.
- Tip: By tram no. 6 from Basel Badischer Bahnhof you can reach the museum in 15 minutes.
Walk through the museum park
In the park around the museum, you can take in the exterior view of the Renzo Piano Building and walk along the water lily ponds. There are sculptures by Calder and Ellsworth Kelly in the park and the Beyeler Restaurant invites you to take a break.
- Good to know: The park is open to the public and free of charge.
Guided tours and workshops (1–1.5 hours)
You have the opportunity to take part in public guided tours of the current exhibitions every day. With children from 3 years of age, a family workshop is worthwhile. If you prefer to travel at your own pace, you can rent an audio guide at the ticket office. The audio guide is available in several languages.
- Good to know: The family workshops must be booked online in advance.
General information
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All year
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Accessible
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Address
Fondation Beyeler
Baselstrasse 101
4125
Riehen
Switzerland
Phone
+41 (0)61 645 97 00
Fax +41 (0)61 645 97 19
info@fondationbeyeler.ch
fondationbeyeler.ch
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