Welcome

Opening hours, main building
Tuesday to Sunday: 10.00 – 17.00
First Wednesday of the month: 10.00 – 20.00
The museum is closed on Mondays.

Opening hours, annex with permanent exhibition «Basel Carnival»
Thursday to Saturday: 13.00 – 17.00
Sunday: 11.00 – 17.00

Opening hours, holidays
Opening hours holidays 2026 (PDF)

Getting there by public transport:
Take tram no. 2 (from Bahnhof SBB or Badischer Bahnhof) to the stop “Kunstmuseum” and then proceed by foot through St. Alban-Anlage and Rittergasse and across Münsterplatz until you reach the entrance of the museum at Münsterplatz 20.

By car:
On the motorway, take either the exit “Basel City” or “Badischer Bahnhof” and then follow the park guidance system to the nearest public car park in town.

Map

Entrance

The main building and the museum courtyard are barrier-free and accessible by wheelchair.

Unfortunately, the annex (venue of the exhibition Basel Carnival and occasional events) is not accessible by wheelchair. In parts, the Museum Bistro Rollerhof is only accessible with support.

Available seating

Each floor of the main building offers a selection of lightweight folding chairs which can be used in the exhibition galleries.

Wheelchairs

A wheelchair is available in the main building for use on the premises.

Lift

The main building has a lift that provides access to all floors.

Toilets

The main building has a wheelchair-accessible toilet.

Induction loop

An induction loop is available for guided tours. Please ask at the ticket office.

Guided tours in sign language

Now and again, we offer guided tours in sign language. The respective dates are communicated in the calendar of events.

Guide and assistant dogs

Guide and assistant dogs are allowed inside the museum.

Exhibition texts

Exhibition texts are available for the various exhibitions in shape of handouts or as a PDF document on our website.

Road access and parking areas

Persons with restricted mobility may be taken to and from the museum by car at any time. However, this only applies to dropping off and picking up.

The nearest parking spaces for mobility-restricted visitors are next to the entrance of the Natural History Museum at Augustinergasse 2. With a valid permit, these can be used for a maximum of 3 hours.

More information on getting to the museum

More information on road access to Basel’s inner city 

Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions regarding accessibility. We will be glad to help:

Phone +41 61 266 56 00 / info@mkb.*ch

More information on barrier-free access in the Museum der Kulturen Basel at zugangsmonitor.ch:

• For visually impaired persons
• For mobility restricted persons
• For hearing impaired persons

Taking photographs and filming
Takes for private purposes are permitted – however, without flash, tripod, or selfie-stick. Please contact the Museum Administration as regards commercial images: info@mkb.*ch, T +41 61 266 56 00

Video surveillance
The Museum relies on video surveillance for security reasons. For more information go to:
Videosurveillance at the Museum der Kulturen Basel (pdf)

Guidelines and rules of conduct

• Eating, drinking, and smoking are not permitted in the museum
• Animals have to stay outside, with the exception of guide dogs and medically prescribed assistance dogs (with medical certificate).
• Rucksacks, bags, and suitcases have to be deposited in the cloakroom. Small handbags up to the size of DIN A4 are allowed in the exhibition galleries.
• Please deposit your umbrella in the provided stands.
• The museum attendants are responsible for your safety and that of the exhibits. Please support them at all times and follow their instructions.

Secretary's office
Mon – Fri: 9.00 – 12.00 and 14.00 – 17.00: T +41 61 266 56 00, info@mkb.*ch

Cash desk / entrance
Sat – Sun: 10.00 – 17.00: T +41 61 266 56 45