Basel Historical Museum, Basel

Name: Basel Historical Museum
Address: Barfüsserpl. 7, Basel, 4051, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 61 205 86 00

#40 among attractions in Basel

Museum, History museum

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Opened in 1894, the Basel Historical Museum is one of the largest and most important museums of its kind in Switzerland, and a heritage site of national significance. ()

Local name: Historisches Museum Basel Coordinates: 47°33'17"N, 7°35'23"E

Address

Barfüsserpl. 7Altstadt GrossbaselBasel 4051 Switzerland

Contact

+41 61 205 86 00

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Basel Historical Museum open?

Basel Historical Museum is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Basel Historical Museum?

Nearby attractions include Stadtcasino Basel, Basel (1 min walk), Dollhouse Museum, Basel (2 min walk), Music Museum, Basel (2 min walk), Tinguely Brunnen, Basel (3 min walk).

How to get to Basel Historical Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Basel Historical Museum:

Tram

Barfüsserplatz • Lines: 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 3, 6, 8, N14, N6 (2 min walk)
Theater • Lines: 10, 16, 17, 6, E11, N10, N11 (4 min walk)

Bus

Theater • Lines: N20, N21, N22, N23, N26, N27, N28 (2 min walk)
Steinenschanze • Lines: 30 (6 min walk)

Ferry

Münster Fähre Leu (9 min walk)
Klingental Fähre Vogel Gryff (14 min walk)

Train

Basel SBB (13 min walk)
Basel Badischer Bahnhof (31 min walk)