Basel Historical Museum

The Basel Historical Museum occupies three buildings: the Barfüsserkirche, the Haus zum Kirschgarten, and the Musikmuseum. The spaces display a broad collection of objects from the Upper Rhine region, ranging from religious artworks to everyday items from different periods.

The museum was founded in 1894 and is based on a collection that the city of Basel acquired in 1661 from the Amerbach family. This collection began as a private Wunderkammer, or cabinet of curiosities, filled with valuable and rare objects.

The collection presents medieval and early modern works, including glass paintings, coins, and tapestries that shaped life in the region. These objects tell of craftsmanship, faith, and everyday culture that defined people's lives in Basel across the centuries.

The museum is located in central Basel and opens Tuesday through Sunday. Accessibility is provided throughout, and combined tickets allow you to visit all three locations.

The Barfüsserkirche building houses numerous tombs and historical objects from different periods, demonstrating the importance of this place as a religious and civic center. The church itself tells the story of Basel's heritage through its architecture and collection.

Location: Basel

Inception: April 21, 1894

Official opening: April 21, 1894

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Operator: Historisches Museum Basel

Address: Barfüsserplatz

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-17:00

Phone: +41612058600

Email: historisches.museum@bs.ch

Website: https://hmb.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.55472,7.58972

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:50