Caricature & Cartoon Museum Basel
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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