Our tours are for classes of all levels. We also offer events for universities and other educational institutions. School classes can also visit the HMB without taking a tour.
Schools
Overview
Education is important. It’s why we develop offers for school classes to bring the history of Basel to life. Our programmes are bridges between the past and the present and can be tailored to any age group, level, and lesson plan. We look forward to being a part of your lesson with a tour of our collection.
Guided tours usually last 90 minutes and take place during regular opening hours. Only one school class is permitted per tour.
Opening hours
- Barfüsserkirche: Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am–5 pm
- Haus zum Kirschgarten: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am–5 pm
- Music Museum: Wednesday to Sunday, 11 am–5 pm
Classes from the Tarifverbund Nordwestschweiz (TNW; Northwestern Switzerland public transport fare network): free
University of Basel, FHNW, Freie Musikschule Basel and Musik-Akademie: CHF 250.-
Schools and higher education institutions outside the TNW: CHF 300.-
A maximum of two chaperones is permitted
Please register your school class at least two weeks before your planned visit to the museum. You will find the registration form under the respective school offer.
We also offer tailor-made events for teachers, universities of applied sciences, universities and for specific requirements. We would be happy to receive your enquiry on +41 61 205 86 70 or at vermittlung.hmb@bs.ch.
Please note the following information before your visit:
Visiting the museum without a tour
It is also possible to visit our three locations with your class without taking a tour. School visits are possible during our regular opening hours. Please register your visit at least two weeks in advance.
- For school groups from the North-West Switzerland Transport Association (TNW): free of charge
- Schools from other cantons (outside the TNW) and abroad: CHF 120. — School groups of up to 25 people in education (aged up to 30) and pupils aged 13–18 (CHF 12 per person, up to a maximum of CHF 120)
- Max. 2 accompanying adults
Please book your school class at least two weeks before your planned visit to the museum.
We would be happy to receive your enquiry on +41 61 205 86 70 or vermittlung.hmb@bs.ch.
Please note the following information in preparation for your visit:
Our school offers
Newsletter for teachers
Stay up to date about the HMB’s school offers. Our newsletter provides current information about our educational offers in the summer and at the beginning of the year.
Questions or suggestions
Would you like more information or do you have feedback about our school offers? Contact us. We are happy to assist you.