2023 Basel Museums Guide

18.10.2023–14.1.2024 Temitayo Ogunbiyi
Outdoor installation in Solitude Park from 21 May 2023.
18.10.2023–14.1.2024 Delphine Reist
28 AUGUSTINERGASSE 2
WWW.NMBS.CH
NATURHISTORISCHES
MUSEUM BASEL
Dinosaurs, minke whales, sabre-toothed felines, quaggas,
dodos, butterflies and squids are among the highlights
of the eleven million and more objects in this extraordinary
archive of the natural world. The subjects covered range
from the Earth’s origins to the evolution of mammals.
→ 16.4.2023 Wildlife Photographer of the Year
Every year, the Naturhistorisches Museum Basel presents
hundred of the most awe-inspiring wildlife photographs
to thrill millions of people all over the world. Basel is the only
city in Switzerland to host this major photography show
by the Natural History Museum London.
10.11.2023–12.5.2024
SEXY – Choosy Chicks, Randy Rabbits
The new exhibition is about gender and reproduction in
the animal kingdom. First-class taxidermy, cute young
animals and interactive elements give an insight into gender
diversity, mate selection and family models.
29 TOTENGÄSSLEIN 3
WWW.PHARMAZIEMUSEUM.CH
PHARMAZIEMUSEUM
DER UNIVERSITÄT BASEL
One of Europe’s largest and most important collections on
the history of pharmacy with historical medicines, laboratory
apparatus and pharmacist’s ceramics from the 15th to the
19th century. The museum is housed in Zum Vorderen
Sessel, a building of historical significance where Erasmus of
Rotterdam and Paracelsus were frequent guests.
→ 26.2.2023 Werbung Wirkung Pharma.
From Historical Collection to Artistic Examination
The special exhibition gives visitors an insight into our collection
of pharmaceutical trade advertising from 1960 to 1980,
focusing on anxiety, sleep, vitamins and contraception. The
advertising materials are accompanied by works on the theme
of anxiety by Basel artist Raphaël Widmer.
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