Jewish Museum of Switzerland, Basel

Name: Jewish Museum of Switzerland
Address: Kornhausgasse 8, Basel, 4051, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 61 261 95 14

#29 among attractions in Basel

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The Jewish Museum of Switzerland in Basel provides an overview of the religious and everyday history of the Jews in Basel and Switzerland using objects of ritual, art and everyday culture from the Middle Ages to the present. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°33'23"N, 7°35'0"E

Address

Kornhausgasse 8VorstädteBasel 4051 Switzerland

Contact

+41 61 261 95 14

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

Nearby attractions include: Basel Minster, City Hall, Naturhistorisches Museum Basel, Spalentor.

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Spalentor, Basel
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~1700 ftE
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St. Paul's Church, Basel
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Jewish Museum of Switzerland open?

Jewish Museum of Switzerland is open:

Monday 1 pm - 4 pm
Tuesday 1 pm - 4 pm
Wednesday 1 pm - 4 pm
Thursday 1 pm - 4 pm
Friday 1 pm - 4 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 11 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Jewish Museum of Switzerland?

Nearby attractions include University of Basel, Basel (4 min walk), Spalentor, Basel (5 min walk), Hochschule für Musik, Basel (5 min walk), GGG Bibliothek, Basel (6 min walk).

How to get to Jewish Museum of Switzerland by public transport?

The nearest stations to Jewish Museum of Switzerland:

Tram

Universität Kante A • Lines: 3 (2 min walk)
Spalentor • Lines: 3 (4 min walk)

Bus

Universität Kante C • Lines: 34 (2 min walk)
Universität • Lines: 30 (3 min walk)

Ferry

Klingental Fähre Vogel Gryff (11 min walk)
Münster Fähre Leu (14 min walk)

Train

Basel SBB (18 min walk)
Basel St. Johann (28 min walk)