Basel - Architectural Museum Architekturmuseum

 
The exhibition program is grouped around three principal themes: Swiss architecture of the classical Modern period. Exhibitions on Hermann Baur, Hans Bernoulli, Le Corbusier, Hannes Meyer or Hans Wittwer analyze the contribution made by Swiss architecture to Neues Bauen. A second theme is contemporary architecture in the international field. Exhibitions on Wiel Arets, Hermann Czech, Frank O. Gehry, Herzog & de Meuron, Rem Koolhaas, Rafael Moneo, Luigi Snozzi or Livio Vacchini provide insights into major contemporary attitudes.

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Thirdly, various themes from the architectural periphery are featured. Wide-ranging exhibitions cast light on the links between fine art and architecture and address specific themes such as architectural photography, children's toys, tents or the historical development of models. The Architekturmuseum Basel is the only institution in Switzerland to examine architecture so comprehensively.
Address: Architektur Museum, Pfluggässlein 3, Postfach 4001, CH-4001 Basel, Switzerland
Hours:
1pm-6pm; Sun: 10am-1pm; Sat: 10am-2pm; Closed: Mon, Tue, Wed
Guides: Guided tour available as optional extra.

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