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

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Admission Fees
Adults CHF 7.–
Teenagers CHF 5.–
All admission fees

Address
Augustinergasse 2
4051 Basel
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Events

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

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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.

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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.

Take a nocturnal stroll and explore 200 events in 40 museums and cultural institutions in Basel, Münchenstein, Riehen and Weil am Rhein. At our museum you will experience an evening on the theme of JURASSIC NIGHT. When night falls, the gateway to a bygone era opens. Embark on an expedition into the Mesozoic era.

Detailprogram will be launched in November.

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Photo Contest Snapshot

Behind the scenes