Art galleries exhibition spaces foundations and cultural centers German-Speaking Switzerland

In Riehen, near Basel, this magnificent building was designed by Italian architect Renzo Piano, who also created the Centre Pompidou in Paris. Nestled in an English-style park, amid wheat fields and lily ponds, this luminous structure blends into the landscape, surrounded by a winter garden and the Villa Berower, home to the museum's restaurant. Here, nature, art and architecture coexist in perfect harmony.

Founded by Basel gallery owners Hildy and Ernst Beyeler, collectors of ^20th-century masters, the foundation, inaugurated in 1997, houses a vast collection of 400 works of post-impressionist, modern and contemporary art, plus 30 ethnographic objects from Africa, Oceania and Alaska, which are presented several times a year in changing exhibitions. Thematic exhibitions devoted to cities and artistic movements that played a decisive role in the development of modern art are also regularly organized. The founding couple had a clear vision for their foundation: an open, lively museum capable of inspiring a broad public with a love of art, and which would not only promote cultural education, but also encourage exchange. Today, the Foundation's worldwide reputation makes it one of Switzerland's most popular museums. It is also one of the most beautiful, thanks to the generous proportions of its halls, which display works of art in remarkable natural light.

A must-see museum and the largest art museum in Switzerland. The collection represents all the important periods of European art from the Middle Ages to the present day. Its highlight is the exhibition of numerous works by Alberto Giacometti. The collection also includes paintings by Marc Chagall and Vincent Van Gogh, as well as a large number of works by the Zurich Romantic genius Johann Heinrich Füssli, numerous pictures by the great masters and leading representatives of the classical movements of modern art, and a collection of works by Swiss artists such as Ferdinand Hodler, Giovanni Segantini, Peter Fischli and David Weiss. The Kunsthaus also has an outstanding collection of photographs by Swiss and international artists. In addition to the permanent collection, the Kunsthaus offers temporary exhibitions, making it one of the leading exhibition centres in Switzerland. Each year, 10 to 15 exhibitions are held.

In 2021 the Kunsthaus will house the E. G. Bührle Collection, one of the world's most outstanding private art collections. The focus is on French Impressionism with its precursors and successors from the early 20th century: Cézanne, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Gauguin, Braque, Picasso. All these painters are represented by major works. The collection also includes works by the Venetian masters of the 18th century, Dutch masters of the 17th century and medieval sculptures.

Discover the world of Jean Tinguely at the eponymous museum designed by architect Mario Botta. This contemporary building pays tribute to the Swiss artist of perpetual motion. The central hall houses up to twenty mechanical sculptures, symphonies of moving metal. The exhibition "La roue = c'est tout" (The Wheel = That's All) until spring 2025 offers an insight into Tinguely's work. Explore his relationship between man and machine through interactive activities. From his fragile youth to his monumental creations, discover his career. The Chez Jeannot bistro invites you to take a gourmet break.

Discover the HeK in Münchenstein, dedicated to digital culture. It explores the visual arts, music, theater, dance, performance and design. It's an interdisciplinary venue where media and technology come together to showcase the digital culture of the ^21st century. Exhibitions, mini-festivals and debates immerse you in this dynamic world. The Genusswerk&co bistro offers a variety of menus, cakes and sandwiches. Enjoy a good time on the terrace!

Over the past thirty years, the Fondation Herzog's photo lab has become a treasure trove: 30,000 selected photographs offer a unique insight into industrial societies on four continents from 1839 to 1970. Each exhibition prompts visitors to reflect deeply on current issues. In Dreispitz, the Foundation flourishes in premises designed by Herzog & de Meuron, inviting total immersion. A library and private tours offer expert insights.

In the heart of the Gundeldinger district, behind the SBB train station, the Gundeldinger Feld, a former silk factory dating back to 1893, was transformed in 1999 into a dynamic hub embodying Basel's renewal. Today, it's home to a diverse community: unique restaurants including the famous Blindekuh, where food is enjoyed in the dark, cafés, art collectives and innovative businesses. Hall 7 offers an unparalleled climbing experience. A cosmopolitan youth hostel completes the offer. A model eco-district to discover!

The Kunsthalle (not to be confused with the Kunsthaus in Zurich) has 1,300 square metres of exhibition space where you can experience the past, present and future of contemporary art. The Kunsthalle is one of the most influential museums in the field of contemporary art and enjoys a good international reputation. Here you can discover (or rediscover) artists who are well established on the contemporary art scene, but also lesser-known, more underground talents. Exchanges, screenings and events are held throughout the year. It's a blast!

Just 10 minutes from Dreiländereck, the Fondation Brasilea has been flourishing in the former Rheinschifffahrt workshops since 2005. The 1964 building still overlooks the Rhine, retaining its industrial character. Discover an immersive exhibition of Brazilian art, offering a unique sensory experience. Exhilarating concerts, lectures and lively evenings to the rhythm of the samba set the pace here. The Fondation Brasilea breathes new life into this industrial port, inviting you to Brazil.