Church, mosque or temple
Basel Minster
Basel, Switzerland
A red sandstone cathedral on a terrace above the Rhine.
Art gallery · Switzerland · Basel-Stadt
Kunstmuseum Basel
One of the oldest public art collections in Europe, with Holbein and modern masters.
about 2.5 h
For storytellers
Why Kunstmuseum Basel matters
This art museum holds a famed collection spanning Old Masters like Hans Holbein through impressionists and modern icons such as Picasso. The city has a deep history of public art collecting. It's a highlight in a city with many outstanding museums.
Talking points
- The collection includes works by Holbein.
- Modern art is strongly represented.
- Basel is rich in museums.
Free to read aloud or adapt in your video. Check facts that matter to you against an official source before you publish.
More in Basel
Square
Basel Town Hall and Marktplatz
Basel, Switzerland
A bright red Renaissance town hall facing the city's main market square.
Museum
Fondation Beyeler
Basel, Switzerland
A light-filled museum of modern art in a garden setting just outside Basel.
Also nearby
Within about 40 km, closest first.