Museum of Cultures, Ethnographic museum in Altstadt Grossbasel, Switzerland.
The Museum of Cultures contains 340,000 artifacts and an equal number of historical photographs from Europe, South Pacific, Mesoamerica, Tibet, and Bali regions.
The institution originated in the 1840s as part of the Museum of Natural History and Ethnography, established to house collections from merchants and travelers.
The exhibitions explore human themes through permanent displays like 'At Night' and 'Memory', examining how different societies remember and interpret their experiences.
The museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday to Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00, with extended hours until 20:00 on the first Wednesday of each month.
The museum sponsors research expeditions and maintains connections with source communities to document the history and context of each collected artifact.
Location: Altstadt Grossbasel
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Münsterpl. 20, 4051 Basel 4051
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00
Phone: +41612665600
Website: https://mkb.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.55720,7.59028
Latest update: March 3, 2025 12:59
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