Natural History Museum of Basel
Natural History Museum of Basel, Science museum in Basel, Switzerland
The Natural History Museum of Basel contains over 11 million objects across zoology, entomology, mineralogy, anthropology, osteology, and paleontology collections.
The museum opened its doors in 1821 and received designation as a Class A Swiss cultural property, marking its importance in national heritage.
The museum organizes educational programs in multiple languages, enabling visitors to explore scientific concepts through guided tours and interactive exhibitions.
Located in central Basel at coordinates 47.5575° latitude and 7.590556° longitude, the museum welcomes visitors from Tuesday through Sunday between 10:00 and 17:00.
The collection includes the mummy of Anna Catharina Bischoff, discovered during excavations at Barfüsserkirche Basel in 1975.
Location: Basel
Official opening: 1821
Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible
Address: Augustinergasse 2 4001
Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-17:00; December 24 off
Website: https://nmbs.ch
GPS coordinates: 47.55750,7.59056
Latest update: March 12, 2025 21:10
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