The former Museum of Folklore is now the Cultural Museum, and is the largest and most important of its kind in Switzerland. People from far and wide are placed under the microscope here. Their ways of life, cultures and much more are presented to the visitor in close-up. Workshops, tours and lectures also aid this task. They've collected quite a few treasures over the last hundred odd years. The South Sea and Old America exhibits are world famous, but the wood panels from a Mayan temple in Guatemala are undoubtedly a highpoint. All the temporary exhibitions held are excellent too.
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Associated Events
Textile Art from West Africa Aug 27th, 2009 to May 16th, 2010
Museumsnacht (Museum Night) Jan 22nd, 2010 6:00PM
One night annually in January over 30 of the city's major museums open their doors to Basel locals and visitors. This popular event offers fun for all with special tours, performances, concerts and plenty of food. Museumsnacht or 'Museum Night' runs up to the early hours of the morning. This is a perfect cultural event for the whole family, so be sure to mark your calendars. See website for full museum info.
On Stage. The world of the Pekingopera Jan 1st, 2011 to Jul 1st, 2011