About the institution
The Jewish Museum of Switzerland shows one of the best collections of Judaica in central Europe. It exhibits valuable items depicting religious and everyday life and aims to introduce the Jewish history of Basel and the region. Tombstones dating from the Middle Ages and contemporary documents, Hebrew books printed by the famous Basel printing houses and mementos of the Zionist Congresses enrich the collection.
Website
Address
Kornhausgasse 8 | 4051 Basel
T +41 (0)61 261 95 14
info@juedisches-museum.ch
Tram 3 or bus 30/34 > Universität
Map map.search.ch
Disabled visitors
Wheelchair accessible - No wheelchair-accessible WC
Admission
CHF 8.-/5.-/3.- (Special exhibitions incl.)
Opening hours
Mon, Wed 14 - 17 h; Sun 11 - 17 h
Closed on jewish holidays:
Special opening hours
1 August
(national holiday)
01.08.2013: closed
Christmas/New Year
24.12.2013: closed
25.12.2013: 14 - 17 h
26.12.2013: closed
31.12.2013: closed
01.01.2014: 14 - 17 h
