Natural History Museum of Basel

The Natural History Museum of Basel is a science museum in Switzerland displaying collections across zoology, entomology, mineralogy, anthropology, osteology, and paleontology. The exhibits span multiple floors and present the diversity of nature through skeletons, insects, minerals, and archaeological finds.

The museum was founded in 1821 and is now recognized as a Swiss cultural property of national significance. Its collection grew over more than 200 years through donations from researchers and nature enthusiasts from the region.

The museum reflects Basel's long tradition as a center for natural sciences, where researchers and collectors have gathered discoveries for centuries. Visitors can still sense this passion for exploring nature in the carefully arranged displays today.

The museum is centrally located in Basel and is open Tuesday through Sunday. The interior is well-signposted so visitors can navigate easily, and there are seating areas to rest between exhibits.

The collection includes the mummy of Anna Catharina Bischoff, discovered during excavations at Barfüsserkirche Basel in 1975. This discovery provides insights into life and burial practices from the early modern period in the city.

Location: Basel

Official opening: 1821

Accessibility: Wheelchair accessible

Address: Augustinergasse 2

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday,Holidays 10:00-17:00; December 24 off

Website: https://nmbs.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.55750,7.59056

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:42