Kunstmuseum Basel
11 expert reviews
“Down by the riverfront, this extension of Basel's Kunstmuseum focuses on temporary exhibitions of contemporary art (1990s and later).”
– Lonely Planet
Frommer's
"This is the oldest museum in Switzerland, offering one of Europe's most remarkable collections -- everything from the old masters to 20th-century paintings." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top choice
"Undergoing a major overhaul in 2015/16, Basel’s superb art museum houses the world’s largest collection of Holbeins and a fine impressionist wing, among thousands of other works." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This prestigious Fine Arts Museum, where major temporary exhibitions are frequently staged, houses within its walls a large number of masterpieces." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"This location, which is an annex of the Fine Arts Museum, forms an original complex made up of a modern building penetrated by large bay windows, adjacent to a one-time 19C century factory." Full review
Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This prestigious Fine Arts Museum, where major temporary exhibitions are frequently staged, houses within its walls a large number of masterpieces." Full review
Time Out
"The planet’s largest collection of paintings by the Holbein family is the centrepiece of Basel’s most venerable art archive." Full review
Fodor's
"In a city known for its museums, the Kunstmuseum is Basel's heirloom jewel." Full review
Fodor's
"Bringing the city's art collections up to the present, this museum focuses on works from the 1960s onward...language of the exhibition materials typically corresponds to the nationality of the artist " Full review
New York Times
"The Kunstmuseum started as a private art cabinet in the 16th century and is now a world-class museum that’s known for its collection of six works by Pablo Picasso, including one of his “Seated Harlequin” works"
36 Hours in Basel
February 20, 2020
Independent
"The Kunstmuseum is best if your tastes are more traditional, and the building is an architectural marvel in itself"