Basel Historical Museum – Musikmuseum
Basel Historical Museum – Musikmuseum, Music and history museum in Basel, Switzerland
The museum displays 650 European musical instruments across three floors in a former prison building, showcasing pieces from the 16th through 20th centuries.
The building originated as an Augustinian monastery in 1206, later served as a municipal builder's yard, and functioned as a prison until its transformation into a museum in 2000.
The collection includes the oldest drum from 1571, a viola da gamba by Joachim Tielke from 1704, and the Weber Unika Orchestrion from 1925.
Located at Im Lohnhof 9 in Basel's Old Town, the museum opens Wednesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00, with adult admission costing 10 Swiss francs.
Former prison cells now serve as individual display cases where visitors can examine instruments while accessing audio samples through interactive screens.
Location: Basel
Inception: November 22, 2000
Official opening: November 22, 2000
Accessibility: Accès limité en fauteuil roulant
Operator: Historisches Museum Basel
Part of: Basel Historical Museum
Address: Im Lohnhof 4051
Opening Hours: Mercredi-Dimanche 11:00-17:00
Phone: +41612058600
Email: historisches.museum@bs.ch
Website: https://musikmuseum.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.55480,7.58784
Latest update: March 3, 2025 20:19
Stadtcasino Basel
127 m
Basel Historical Museum
142 m
Barfüsserkirche
210 m
Church of Saint Leonard
22 m
Dollhouse Museum
130 m
Lohnhof, Basel
12 m
Gymnasium Leonhard
113 m
Hauptpost Basel
242 m
Toy Worlds Museum Basel
135 m
Rümelinsmühle
195 m
Basel Historical Museum – Barfüsserkirche
186 m
Webern-Brunnen
210 m
Musiksaal
131 m
Samson und Delila-Brunnen
129 m
Spiesshof
238 m
Basel City Music Academy
147 m
Historisches Museum (ehemaliges Schulhaus)
238 m
Standbild Isaak Iselin
237 m
Schmiedenzunft
243 m
Reformiertes Pfarrhaus zum Oelenberg
90 m
Haus zur Rothenburg
218 m
Steinenberg 4
238 m
Zum Rosgarten house
223 m
Haus zum Kempfen (1904, Friedrich)
231 m
Frey-Grynäum
92 m
Reformiertes Pfarrhaus St. Leonhard
60 m
Rümelins-Fountain
243 m
Webern-Brunnen
180 mReviews
Visited this place? Tap the stars to rate it and share your experience / photos with the community! Try now! You can cancel it anytime.
Discover hidden gems everywhere you go!
From secret cafés to breathtaking viewpoints, skip the crowded tourist spots and find places that match your style. Our app makes it easy with voice search, smart filtering, route optimization, and insider tips from travelers worldwide. Download now for the complete mobile experience.
A unique approach to discovering new places❞
— Le Figaro
All the places worth exploring❞
— France Info
A tailor-made excursion in just a few clicks❞
— 20 Minutes