Victoria Pearson

This is a brilliant collection of a large number of Escher prints arranged with contemporary arts works that are inspired by, or similar in style or content to those of Escher.
The building beautifully complements the artworks with its baffling staircases.
There are also information panels discussing the life of the last Queen Regent to use the palace.
Excellent range of postcards in the gift shop too!

The Kunstmuseum hosts a world class collection and exhibitions in three beautiful buildings, with the contemporary art wing being a short walk east along the Rhine
It is very proud of its long association with Jasper Johns and Joseph Beuys, who both feature heavily in the modern collection.
It also has a huge number of Hans Holbein works which are very interesting to see all together.
You need to pay more for special exhibitions.
The ticket is rather expensive compared to world class institutions in other countries. You do have access to all three Kunstmuseum sites, but there is way too much art to see to get through it all in one day.
But you can get 50% off with a Basel card which is given to tourists who pay the city tax.
They have lockers for storing your coats and bags in which are free.
The Bistro serves very nice food including good vegetarian offerings.