Immerse yourself and amaze
With our exhibitions, events and school programmes are designed to spark your curiosity and provide fascinating experiences on your journey of discovery through the "archives of life" to fathom the diversity of life. Our extensive collections with their irreplaceable testaments from nature and all ages of Earth’s history, form an inexhaustible hotbed for science.
We give nature a voice – come join in the conversation.
Your Visit
Events
Spending a night in a museum? Roam through the museum with a torch and unroll your sleeping bag next to the sabre-toothed tiger or under the whale skeleton: this special tickle is offered exclusively to children accompanied by adults.
For children between 6 and 10 years. One adult can host a maximum of 3 children.
Kids: CHF 50.–, Adults: CHF 70.–, breakfast incl.
Special rates: Friends of the Natural History Museum Basel and Family Pass
Kids 40.–, Adults CHF 60.–
FULLY BOOKED! No more registrations are possible.
Cordial invitation to our opening ceremony.
Words of Welcome:
David Alder & Basil Thüring, Co-Directors
Mustafa Atici, Regierungsrat Kanton Basel-Stadt
Maren Bea, Project Manager
Leana Kuster, Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Anschliessend Apéro und Ausstellungsbesichtigung
On 4 December we start the new After Hours season. Our DJ booker D. Haze The Blaze (BS) will kick things off behind the turntables.
Discover the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition first and then experience the RETHINK bar with music, atmosphere and everything a good evening needs
Join us on a guided tour of the special exhibition WILDLIFE PHOTOGRAPHER OF THE YEAR, where we present a carefully curated selection of stunning nature photography.
Dive into the creative process behind each photograph and get to know the captivating stories hidden within the images.
Since 1965, the renowned competition Wildlife Photographer of the Year has recognised the world’s most outstanding nature photography.
First discover the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and then experience the RETHINK bar with music, atmosphere and everything a good evening needs.
DJs KDFA & FABOLOUS (F / CH) rock the turntables.
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Photo Contest Snapshot
