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Historisches Museum Barfusserplatz

Barfusserplatz, Basel, Switzerland
061/271-05-05
Ranked #12 of 52 attractions in Basel
4.5 of 5 stars 8 Reviews
Type: History Museums
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Palo Alto
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We were impressed by the regular exhibits on the main floor of this museum including a lot of artifacts but we were absolutely enchanted when we went to the basement. There is an exhibit about collectors' items called the curiosity cabinet. They have touch screens so that you can see the items up close (some are very small) and they... More

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Bern, Schweiz
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26 reviews 26 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

Barfüsserkirche is a Museum and worth visiting - but you need time - so don't visit if you are in a hurry More

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Wickenburg, Arizona
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256 reviews 256 reviews
Reviews in 94 cities Reviews in 94 cities
169 helpful votes 169 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 January 2012
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Housed inside what used to be a church - well, it is a church - this museum is everything a museum should be: well lit so you can actually see the exhibits well and read the information, full of really interesting exhibits in good shape and well looked after, including many dioramas. Neither is it overloaded or so large you... More

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Basel, Switzerland
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 November 2011
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This museum shows off the history of Basel, including some gorgeous tapestries and old religious treasures. The old water fountains were my favorite. Spend an afternoon & enjoy. More

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Bucharest, Romania
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73 reviews 73 reviews
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20 helpful votes 20 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 November 2011
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Nice museum with interesting facts about basel. They give you a book at the entrance in english or french to learn about the exhibit since it is all in german but it does not cover everything. It is free which is a bonus More

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San Francisco, California
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25 reviews 25 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 August 2011
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Basel's history museum has four distinct locations, and this one is worth your time. This museum site is located in a former church in the easily accessible Barfussplatz and walking distance of the Munster (the striking pink cathedral) and views of the Rhein. The collection ranges from painting to sculpture, from tapestries to weaponry; whatever your tastes, you won't be... More

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France
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29 reviews 29 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 December 2008
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The Historisches Museum Basel houses a treasury of world renown. Once a church, now a museum, it is located directly opposite the Barfüsser tram stop. Step into that unassuming building (ignore the drab area on the left passing for a coffee shop) and you experience a quiet uncluttered calm that belies the importance of the treasury discreetly exhibited within. Churches... More

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Basel, Switzerland
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18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012
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