Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel

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Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel, Comics museum in Basel, Switzerland.

The Cartoonmuseum Basel holds over 10,000 original drawings in a Late Gothic building with a contemporary extension by Herzog & de Meuron architects.

Dieter Burckhardt established the museum in 1979 to make his private collection accessible, leading to its first exhibition in 1980 at St. Alban-Vorstadt.

The museum presents rotating exhibitions of international artists, connecting political cartoons, comics, and graphic novels through carefully curated thematic displays.

Located at St. Alban-Vorstadt 28, the museum opens Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00, with adult admission at 12 Swiss francs.

The institution maintains a specialized library containing primary literature about caricatures, cartoons, and comics, reflecting both mainstream and alternative narratives.

Location: Basel

Inception: 1979

Official opening: 1979

Accessibility: Wheelchair limited access

Address: St. Alban-Vorstadt 28 4052

Opening Hours: Tuesday-Sunday 11:00-17:00

Website: https://cartoonmuseum.ch

GPS coordinates: 47.55450,7.59639

Latest update: August 11, 2025 08:25

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