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The Kunstmuseum Basel is an art museum located in Basel, Switzerland, and is known as one of the oldest public art museums in the world. It has a wide range of collections from the Middle Ages to the present day, and its collections of Holbein, German Renaissance paintings, and contemporary art are particularly highly regarded around the world.

History of the Art Museum Basel

• 1661: The Amerbach Collection is purchased by the City of Basel and the University of Basel.
• 1671: Opened to the public as a museum
• 1936: The current main building opened
• 1980: The Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart, a museum specializing in contemporary art, opens

Representative collections

• Painting:

  • The Holbein family: Many works by Hans Holbein the father and Hans Holbein the junior
  • German Renaissance Painting: Dürer, Cranach, Grünewald, etc.
  • Impressionism and Post-Impressionism: Monet, Gauguin, Van Gogh, Cezanne, etc.
  • Contemporary Art: Picasso, Kandinsky, Mondrian, Warhol, etc.

• Drawings and prints:

  • A collection of over 300,000 drawings and prints

The appeal of the Basel Museum of Art

The Basel Kunstmuseum captivates visitors with its high-quality collection, historical background, and active commitment to contemporary art .

• The world's oldest public art museum: a valuable resource for the history of art collecting.
• Holbein Collection: One of the few museums in the world where you can enjoy a comprehensive view of the Holbein family's works .
• Extensive contemporary art collection: At the Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart, a branch museum specializing in contemporary art, you can always experience the latest contemporary art.
• Educational Programs: We offer a wide range of programs to deepen your appreciation of art, including various workshops and guided tours .

The Basel Kunstmuseum is well worth a visit not only for art lovers but also for anyone interested in history and culture .