After Work Drawing

Drawing in the collection

5-5.45 p.m., Hauptbau. The After Work Drawings offer an opportunity to approach the Kunstmuseum Basel in a casual way and provide a multifaceted picture of the museum's perception. Costs: CHF 7

Führung in der Ausstellung «Geister. Dem Übernatürlichem auf der Spur»

2:00 p.m.–3:00 p.m., Neubau. In German. Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

30 Minuten: Provenienzforschung in der Sammlung

12:30 p.m.–1:00 p.m., Hauptbau. In German. Mit der wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin Katharina Georgi- Schaub. Kosten: Eintritt

Halloween: Geistersoirée

On Friday, October 31, 2025, from 6–10 p.m., the Kunstmuseum Basel will be transformed into a place between this world and the beyond. Inspired by the current special exhibition, visitors are invited to be part of a night full of art and haunting experiences. Come in costume and get free admission. Float through the museum as a ghost on Halloween!

Family Day: The ghosts are out!

10 a.m.–6 p.m, Hauptbau, Neubau. This fall, Family Day is going to be spooky! Transform yourself into a little ghost or dance with others to hidden sounds in the silent disco. Participation free of charge with a discount on the special exhibition “Ghosts.”

Lecture by Prof. Dr. Jérémie Koering: "The Other Side of Art History"

6–8 p.m., Hauptbau. As part of the exhibition Verso, Prof. Dr. Jérémie Koering will speak about "The Other Side of Art History". Participation free of charge, ticket required via ticket link

Wochenende der Graphik

13–16.30 Uhr, Hauptbau. In German. Die Kunstgeschichte ist voll von Varianten, Interpretationen, Kopien und Vervielfältigungen. Fünf Beispiele aus verschiedenen Jahrhunderten veranschaulichen die grosse Bedeutung und Bandbreite des Phänomens. Expertinnen aus dem Kupferstichkabinett und der Papierrestaurierung geben im Studienraum und in der aktuellen Kabinettausstellung «Helden, Heilige und Elefanten. Kupferstiche in Italien um 1500» überraschende Einblicke. Kosten: Eintritt

Besides the Point. Artist Talk mit Cassidy Toner & Krzysztof Kościuczuk

6 p.m.–8 p.m., Hauptbau. Artist Cassidy Toner in conversation with art critic Krzysztof Kościuczuk on the occasion of the exhibition "Cassidy Toner. Besides the Point", presented for the Manor Art Prize 2025. Participation free of charge. Tickets via link