Kunsthalle Basel
4051 Basel
Dynamic, experimental, rigorous, open-minded, and accessible, Kunsthalle Basel is a place for audacious art and exhibitions by emerging artists.
A place that embraces current developments and shapes both societal and artistic discourse.
Radical, curious, and always ahead of the curve. Kunsthalle Basel is one of the leading institutions for contemporary art in Europe and beyond. It pushes boundaries, gives space to new, bold voices, and always places the artists at the center.
Since 1872, Kunsthalle Basel hasn’t just shown art—it has continually redefined it. With an unwavering commitment to emerging artists, it brings groundbreaking artistic positions to the forefront, long before they make it big elsewhere.
A space for everyone who wants to not just see art, but question, experience, and debate it. Artists of Tomorrow. On view today.
Entrance fees
CHF 12.–/8.– incl. S AM Swiss Architecture Museum
Free Admission
- Visitors up to 18 years old
- Persons with disabilities and their accompanying persons
- Vulnerable persons, asylum seekers, and temporarily admitted persons
- (Status F, N, S & B with refugee status)
- Members of the Basler Kunstverein (all categories)
- Members of S AM (all categories)
- Press
- ICOM; IAA/AIAP; VMS/AMS
- Museums-Pass-Musées
- VIZAM
- ProMuseo members
- Amis du Palais de Tokyo: Coccyx, Titane, Adamantium
- Pupils from BS & BL
- Art teachers from BS & BL
- Students of the Department of Art History, University of Basel
- Students of the Basel School of Design (SfG)
- Students of the Academy of Art and Design Basel FHNW (HGK)
- Colour Key holders
- Association of Swiss Art Historians (VKKS)
- Members of the Basel Museum Volunteer Association (FMB)
- Museum staff in Basel
Reduced Admission
- AHV pensioners / Seniors aged 64/65 and older
- Unemployed (with valid ID)
- Groups of 10 or more
- Pupils/apprentices/university students (with valid ID)
- Pupils from BS & BL as a group (in class groups of 10 or more)
- Pupils from all over Europe (in class groups of 10 or more)
- Students from all over Europe (in class groups of 10 or more)
- KulturLegi holders
- MASI Membership
- Swiss Museum Pass / Swiss Travel Pass SBB
- BaselCard holders
- Members of:
- Swiss Werkbund (SWB)
- Swiss Society of Fine Artists (SGBK)
- German Association of Visual Artists (BBK)
- Swiss Art Teachers’ Association (LBG)
- Deutscher Verband für Kunstgeschichte (Association of German Art Historians)
Restaurant
Restaurant Kunsthalle
Campari Bar
Mo Closed | Tu 4.00 PM - 12 AM | We 4.00 PM - 12.00 AM |
Th 4.00 PM - 1.00 AM | Fr 4.00 PM - 1.00 AM | Sa 4.00 PM - 1.00 AM |
Su Closed
Restaurant Kunsthalle
Contact
Press
Sina Bauer
Mediation
Desirée Hieronimus
Accessibility
All areas of Kunsthalle Basel are fully wheelchair accessible. Please note: Access via the main entrance at Steinenberg 7 requires staff assistance. We’re happy to help, just give us a call at +41 61 206 99 01.
Directions
tram 1/2/3/8/10/11/14/15 > Bankverein,
tram 6/10/1/16/17 > Theater
Kunsthalle Basel does not provide parking facilities. If you are driving, we recommend one of the following car parks: Anfos-Haus (Henric Petri-Strasse 58), Elisabethen (Steinenschanze 5), Steinenparking (bei der Heuwaage)