Schaulager

Basel


Designed by Herzog & de Meuron, this sharply contoured, modernist art bunker displays huge video screens on the front facade, giving you a foretaste of the rolling temporary exhibitions inside. Visit the website or call ahead to register your visit. Catch tram 11 from Barfüsserplatz or Marktplatz.


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