Fondation Beyeler
museumModern art museum in Riehen near Basel that houses the collection of Hildy and Ernst Beyeler in a Renzo Piano–designed building set in Berower Park; also hosts major temporary exhibitions and can be booked for events (cocktail receptions, gala evenings, guided tours).
Upcoming Events (12)
Outdoor watercolor workshop: Montagne Saint-Victoire to Tüllinger Hügel
Outdoor watercolor workshop at Fondation Beyeler: paint the landscape from Montagne Saint-Victoire to the Tüllinger Hügel in a guided plein-air session for 18+, with materials provided and a meeting point at Ateliers (Bachtelenweg); weather contingency may apply.
Narrative carpet
Young children (ages 3–6) are invited to sit on a colorful carpet in front of Fondation Beyeler’s artworks, listen to short tales, and share their own stories in a playful, family-friendly museum experience.
Werkbetrachtung für Besucher*innen mit Demenz «Cezanne»
Join a dementia-friendly guided tour at Fondation Beyeler exploring selected Cezanne paintings. The small-group walk encourages observation, conversation and memory-sharing in a supportive museum setting. Participation is limited; standard museum entry applies and one accompanying person travels free with the ticket.
Family tour
Family-friendly guided tour at Fondation Beyeler for children aged 6–10, offering a playful look at the current exhibition. Tickets: CHF 7 for children; adults pay standard museum admission. Limited spaces—reserve online or at the door.
SKETCH IT! "Matisse"
Join a focused drawing session at Fondation Beyeler, exploring selected works from the anniversary exhibition and trying different drawing techniques under guided instruction. This workshop invites art enthusiasts to translate museum paintings into expressive sketches in a welcoming gallery setting.
Family day
Join a family day at Fondation Beyeler in Basel with hands-on art activities, kid-friendly workshops, and guided family tours through the galleries and sculpture garden—fun for children and adults alike.
Watercolour Workshop in the Park (6-10)
Join a hands-on watercolor workshop for children aged 6–10 at Fondation Beyeler. Inspired by Cézanne’s landscapes, young artists explore nature in the museum park, mixing colours on paper for 2.5 hours. Outdoor session when weather allows; indoor studio if rain. CHF 20 incl. materials; please bring sun protection, weatherproof shoes, a drink and a snack.
Light, air and colour - Cezanne's pictorial languages
Join a hands-on studio workshop at Fondation Beyeler delving into Paul Cézanne’s pictorial languages. After a guided, dialogue-based tour, participants work individually with provided materials to explore motifs and techniques. Open to adults 18+, price includes admission and CHF 20 for materials.
Italian-language guided tour: Matisse at Fondation Beyeler
Join a one-hour Italian-language guided tour at Fondation Beyeler, where expert mediators share detailed insights into the Matisse exhibition. Limited spaces; tickets available online or at the museum’s ticket desk in Basel.
Nature excursion: The fascination of landscape
Join a guided outdoor workshop at Fondation Beyeler and Landschaftspark Wiese, blending perceptual exercises with natural history and creative tasks led by an art educator and a ranger for a 3.5 km landscape conversation.
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Storytelling Café: Wardrobe and Favourite Pieces
Storytelling café at Fondation Beyeler in Basel, part of the Yayoi Kusama exhibition. Guests share personal fashion stories—wardrobe, favourite pieces, hairstyles—in a cosy foyer setting, inviting reflection and conversation.
Pierre Huyghe
Major new Pierre Huyghe exhibition at Fondation Beyeler Basel, presenting newly conceived works alongside key recent pieces to explore cinema, technology and biology within the museum's expansive galleries.