Neubau / 18.04.–23.08.2026

Helen Frankenthaler

Neubau / 18.04.–23.08.2026

Helen Frankenthaler

Neubau / 07.03.–02.08.2026

The First Homosexuals

The Birth of New Identities 1869–1939

Neubau / 07.03.–02.08.2026

The First Homosexuals

The Birth of New Identities 1869–1939

Hauptbau, Neubau, Gegenwart / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Upcoming 2026

Hauptbau, Neubau, Gegenwart / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Upcoming 2026

Hauptbau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

New collection presentation

Old Masters

Hauptbau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

New collection presentation

Old Masters

Hauptbau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

New collection presentation

19th Century

Hauptbau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

New collection presentation

19th Century

Hauptbau, Neubau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Current exhibitions

Size Matters, New Constellations, Louise Lawler...

Hauptbau, Neubau / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Current exhibitions

Size Matters, New Constellations, Louise Lawler...

Hauptbau, Neubau / 01.01.2026–31.12.2027

Children & Families

Offers

Hauptbau, Neubau / 01.01.2026–31.12.2027

Children & Families

Offers

Hauptbau, Neubau, Gegenwart / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Provenance Research

Ongoing projects

Hauptbau, Neubau, Gegenwart / 01.01.–31.12.2026

Provenance Research

Ongoing projects

Open today
HAUPTBAU & NEUBAU: 10AM–6PM
GEGENWART: closed

Event Highlights

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Free entrance to the collection

Admission to the collection is free at the following times:
Tue, Thurs, Fri: 5–6pm
Wed: 5–8pm
Every first Sunday of the month

Event Calendar

Wed 15 Apr

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–20:00

Mitmach-Mittwoch: Drawing

In April, we'll be drawing at Mitmach-Mittwoch! Whether in quick sketches or with a love of detail using pencil or charcoal. To accompany our own experiments, we will visit the study room of the Kupferstichkabinett and view selected masterpieces. Every Wednesday. Ages 14 and up. Participation free of charge, no registration required

Thu 16 Apr

WORKSHOP

HAUPTBAU
17:00–17:45

After-Work-Drawing. Zeichnen in der Sammlung

In German: Mit dem Kunstvermittler Mariano Gaich. Vorkenntnisse sind keine nötig. Für Interessierte ab 16 Jahren. Beschränkte Platzzahl. Tickets sind an der Infotheke erhältlich. Kosten: CHF 7

Fri 17 Apr

VERNISSAGE

HAUPTBAU
18:00–20:00

Children's vernissage: Colors and surfaces

FULLY BOOKED!

Whether delicate pink or stormy blue—together we will immerse ourselves in the world of colors and draw inspiration from the paintings of artist Helen Frankenthaler. For children (ages 4–12) In collaboration with the Freunde des Kunstmuseums Basel. Participation free of charge, ticket required via ticketlink

 

VERNISSAGE

NEUBAU
18:30–21:00

Vernissage: "Helen Frankenthaler"

You are invited to the opening of the exhibition "Helen Frankenthaler". Participation free of charge

Sat 18 Apr

CONVERSATION

NEUBAU
11:00–12:30

A conversation about the art and life of Helen Frankenthaler

In conversation with experts and those who knew her personally, the discussion will explore the significance of her work, the trajectory of her life, and the reception of her art. Participation free of charge, ticket required via ticket link

 

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
14:00–15:00

Führung in der Ausstellung «Helen Frankenthaler»

In German: Kosten: Eintritt + CHF 7

Sun 19 Apr

GUIDED TOUR

NEUBAU
15:00–16:00

Guided tour of the exhibition «The First Homosexuals»

Costs: Admission + CHF 7