ESC at the Museum
The Eurovision Song Contest (ESC) brings melodies, rhythm and showbiz to Basel. Under the motto ‘Glitter & Glamour’, we are offering guests from near and far free admission to the museum from 13-17 May. In the smallest disco in the world, we will conjure up lightness in your hearts, make dreams come true thanks to a beautiful unicorn and ensure rousing beats and an exuberant atmosphere at the public viewing of the second ESC semi-final with DJ Flavah Nice in the museum's courtyard.
The return of the unicorn
For the last few years, the object of affection has been travelling and is now returning to the museum in time for ESC week, freshly coiffed. Many different meanings are attributed to the whimsical mythical creature. As a symbol of fantasy, joy and playfulness, it fits in wonderfully with the colourful and unique ESC. The unicorn will be posing in the museum from Tuesday 29 April and is looking forward to welcoming visitors.
Dancing in the smallest disco in the world
Partying alone? Why not? We invite you to the smallest disco in the world. The former telephone booth has been given a facelift and now functions as a jukebox party location. Here you can celebrate your own private party under the glittering sparks of the disco ball. And who knows, maybe there's enough space to take a favourite person with you after all.
ESC public viewing in the museum courtyard
On Thursday, 15 May, we will be celebrating an After Hours ESC special: DJ Flavah Nice, a glamorous DJ and dancer who has already rocked the world stages with music greats such as Talib Kweli, One Direction and Pharell Williams, will be behind the turntables. Together with The Haze, who is responsible for the line-up of the After Hours evenings, the two of them let it rip. The second ESC semi-final can be watched up close in the impressive courtyard during public viewing. And those who need a break from the ESC frenzy will find depth and variety in our Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition with the 100 best nature photographs in the world. The exhibition is open throughout the evening and can be visited free of charge.
Dancing in the smallest disco in the world
ESC public viewing in the museum courtyard
The return of the unicorn