About the institution
The Museum der Kulturen is the largest ethnological museum in Switzerland and holds one the most significant collections in Europe on life in European and non-European cultures. The museum presents its exhibits in a way that invites viewers to self-reflection in an encounter with the Other and otherness. Thus it offers new views and insights, inspiration, and food for thought.
Basel Carnival. Colours, masks, sounds (Visits only on request)
Vocatively displayed in authentic historic rooms, this exhibition presents a cross-section of Basel Fasnacht (carnival): figures, masks, ancient documents and a "Fasnachtbeiz" (carnival restaurant) recreate the colourful irreverent atmosphere that pervades an urban society.
Website
Address
Münsterplatz 20 | 4001 Basel
T +41 (0)61 266 56 00 | Fax +41 (0)61 266 56 05
info@mkb.ch
Tam 6/8/11/14/16 > Schifflände or 2/15 > Kunstmuseum
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Disabled visitors
Wheelchair accessible
Service
Shop, Museumsbistro Rollerhof
Admission
Admission charges: Exhibition
Adults from age 20: CHF 16.00
Young people under the age of 20: CHF 5.00
Trainees under the age of 30
with proof of eligibility: CHF 5.00
Children under the age of 13: free
Members of the Cultural Circle and ICOM/VMS: free
The entry charges can be paid in Euro
Happy Day: 1st Sun in the month reduced admission
Happy Hour: Tue - Sat 16 - 17 h reduced admission
Upper Rhine Museum Pass Free admission
Swiss Museum Pass Free admission
Opening hours
Tue - Sun 10 - 17 h
Every first Wed of the month: 10.00-20.00
Special opening hours
1 August
(national holiday)
01.08.2013: 10 - 17 h
Christmas/New Year
24.12.2013: closed
25.12.2013: 10 - 17 h
26.12.2013: 10 - 17 h
31.12.2013: closed
01.01.2014: 10 - 17 h
02.01.2014: closed
