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

Opening hours

To the opening hours

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

Address
Augustinergasse 2
4051 Basel
Plan your Arrival


Events

First discover the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and then experience the RETHINK bar with music, atmosphere and everything a good evening needs.

DJ Jewls rocks the turntables.

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.

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.

more

First discover the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition and then experience the RETHINK bar with music, atmosphere and everything a good evening needs.

Photo Contest Snapshot

Behind the scenes