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Museum of Cultures, Basel

#15 among attractions in Basel

Museum, Gothic architecture
Museum of Cultures

Facts and practical information

Local name: Museum der Kulturen Basel Coordinates: 47°33'26"N, 7°35'25"E
Address

Münsterpl. 20Altstadt GrossbaselBasel 4051 Switzerland

Contact
+41 61 266 56 00
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Day trips

Museum of Cultures – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Basel Minster, Kunstmuseum Basel, City Hall, Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel.

  • basel minster~600 ftSE
  • kunstmuseum basel~1390 ftSE
  • city hall basel~610 ftNW
  • caricature cartoon museum basel~1810 ftSE
  • naturhistorisches museum basel~140 ftN
  • middle bridge basel~1100 ftN
  • stadtcasino basel~1100 ftS
  • elisabethenkirche basel~1700 ftS
  • kunsthalle basel~1340 ftS
  • antikenmuseum basel und sammlung ludwig~1250 ftSE
  • pharmazie historisches museum der universitat basel~1070 ftNW

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Museum of Cultures open?

Museum of Cultures 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 Museum of Cultures?

Nearby attractions include Naturhistorisches Museum Basel, Basel (1 min walk), The Blue and The White House, Basel (3 min walk), Basel Minster, Basel (3 min walk), City Hall, Basel (3 min walk).

How to get to Museum of Cultures by public transport?

The nearest stations to Museum of Cultures:

Tram
  • Marktplatz • Lines: 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 6, 8, N14, N6 (5 min walk)
  • Barfüsserplatz • Lines: 6, N6 (5 min walk)

Ferry
  • Münster Fähre Leu (6 min walk)
  • Klingental Fähre Vogel Gryff (10 min walk)

Bus
  • Marktplatz • Lines: N22 (5 min walk)
  • Schifflände Kante H • Lines: 36 (5 min walk)

Train
  • Basel SBB (17 min walk)
  • Basel Badischer Bahnhof (28 min walk)

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