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The HMB tells the story of Basel and the surrounding region, with original objects from early settlements to modern times, insights into the life of the bourgeoisie, and Switzerland’s largest collection of musical instruments.
A place for all time
MuseumThe HMB takes you on an inspiring journey through past and present; to a place that brings history to life and opens new perspectives. Welcome to the History Museum Basel.
The HMB takes you on an inspiring journey through past and present; to a place that brings history to life and opens new perspectives. Welcome to the History Museum Basel.
Our three museums
Museum
Upcoming Events
Agenda-
We 12.8.202614 to 17
Musik-Atelier – Mit Hand, Herz und Kopf auf musikalische Entdeckungsreise.
Families, Permanent exhibitions, German, Entrance feeDie einzigartigen historischen Musikinstrumente regen zum Rätseln, Lauschen, Spielen und Basteln an. Kinder mit einer erwachsenen Begleitpersonen gehen auf musikalische Entdeckungsreise. Das Angebot ist als drop-in konzipiert.
Family programmeMusikmuseum -
We 12.8.202616 to 16.45
Happy Hour: Wassermusik
Permanent exhibitions, German, Free entryKurzweiliger Rundgang zu den Highlights der Sammlung
Guided tourHaus zum Kirschgarten -
We 19.8.202616 to 16.45
Happy Hour: Wassermusik
Permanent exhibitions, German, Free entryKurzweiliger Rundgang zu den Highlights der Sammlung
Guided tourBarfüsserkirche
Stories
StoriesPodcasts, insights into museum work or current reports from our three locations: discover the stories behind the HMB.
Collection
The HMB collection comprises over 435,000 objects. You can view a selection of them online.
