Anatomisches Museum, Basel

Name: Anatomisches Museum
Address: Pestalozzistrasse 20, Basel, 4056, Switzerland
Telephone: +41 61 267 35 35

#49 among attractions in Basel

Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum

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The Basel Anatomical Museum is a museum in the Swiss city of Basel that displays original specimens and wax models of human body parts and organs. It is part of the Anatomical Institute of the University of Basel.

Alternative names: Coordinates: 47°33'54"N, 7°34'46"E

Address

Pestalozzistrasse 20Am RingBasel 4056 Switzerland

Contact

+41 61 267 35 35

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Anatomisches Museum – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Anatomisches Museum open?

Anatomisches Museum is open:

Monday 2 pm - 5 pm
Tuesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Wednesday 2 pm - 5 pm
Thursday 2 pm - 5 pm
Friday 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday closed
Sunday 10 am - 4 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Anatomisches Museum?

Nearby attractions include Gate of Saint John, Basel (4 min walk), Thomas Tower, Basel (6 min walk), Skulpturhalle Basel, Basel (8 min walk), Basel University Library, Basel (10 min walk).

How to get to Anatomisches Museum by public transport?

The nearest stations to Anatomisches Museum:

Bus

Metzerstrasse • Lines: 30, 31, 36, 38 (2 min walk)
Kinderspital UKBB Kante B • Lines: 30, 33 (5 min walk)

Tram

St. Johanns-Tor • Lines: 11 (5 min walk)
Johanniterbrücke • Lines: 11 (6 min walk)

Ferry

St. Johann Fähre Ueli (12 min walk)
Klingental Fähre Vogel Gryff (10 min walk)

Train

Basel St. Johann (13 min walk)