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Kunstmuseum Basel

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Basel, Switzerland - June 21, 2017: Kunstmuseum Basel houses, is the largest and most significant public art collection in Switzerland, and is listed as a heritage site of national significance

Housing the most comprehensive collection of public art in Switzerland, this superb fine arts museum reopened in mid-2016 after updates to the existing galleries (Hauptbau) and construction of a new modernist wing (Neubau). It houses the world’s largest collection of Holbeins and a substantial collection of Renaissance and impressionist works among its thousands of pieces. The entrance price includes admission to the permanent collection – surcharges are applicable for visiting exhibits. Guided tours (from Sfr5) are available.

Entry includes admission to Kunstmuseum Basel | Gegenwart.

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