Public guided tour: The placebo effect
Join a guided tour at the Pharmaziemuseum der Universität Basel to explore the placebo effect—its history, how it is studied, and its role in research. Learn what researchers knew about placebos in the past and how they are used today, with clear, accessible explanations.
Dialogue tour: The perfect dinner at Augusta Raurica
Join a guided dialogue through the Augusta Raurica exhibition 'The perfect dinner. Romans, power and rubbish' to explore Roman banquets, social structures, and politics, with interactive stations and a final Roman wine tasting.
Public harbour tour
Join a 2-hour guided harbour tour at Hafenmuseum Basel. This program blends a short PowerPoint lecture on the history, current significance, and future role of Basel’s Rhine ports with a walk along public quay paths and a visit to the Port Museum's modern logistics and navigation exhibition.
Talk mit André Hoffmann: Die neue Natur des Wirtschaftens
German-language talk at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel with entrepreneur and conservationist André Hoffmann in conversation with journalist Tobias Bossard, linking nature conservation and sustainability to business, illustrated by Wildlife Photographer of the Year images.
ReRenaissance-Basel: What I sing to you!
Explore how 16th–17th century Basel readers heard news performed as song pamphlets and street ballads, in a guided event at Historisches Museum Basel – Barfüsserkirche. Learn how early modern audiences heard information in a vibrant, audio-driven public culture.
History of Kleine Klingental: Monastery Life to Museum
Take a guided look at 750 years of the Kleine Klingental, from medieval monastery life to the museum’s founding. The tour uses vivid visuals and a convent model to reveal daily life of the nuns and the Reformation-era shifts that shaped Kleinbasel and the museum’s opening in the 1930s.
Hussain Aga Khan: Pointing out solutions for a resilient ocean
Prince Hussain Aga Khan, renowned wildlife photographer and environmental ambassador, visits Naturhistorisches Museum Basel to discuss solutions for a resilient ocean. Through Focused On Nature, he combines striking imagery with education to inspire conservation worldwide.
Michelangelo Buonarroti
One-shot history lecture at Volkshochschule beider Basel on Michelangelo Buonarroti (1475-1564). Explore the master's life and masterpieces in Basel, with Italian-language course notes, Saturday mornings 10:30-12:00, starting 06 June 2026.
Geschichte der Philosophie I: Von der Antike ins Mittelalter
Four-session philosophy course tracing the shift from antiquity to the Middle Ages at Volkshochschule beider Basel; sessions meet Wednesdays 18:15–20:00 starting 3 June 2026 in Basel.
Zeitalter Geschichte: Das «lange» 19. Jahrhundert (Teil 1)
Five-session history lecture at Volkshochschule beider Basel, starting 29 Apr 2026, Wednesdays 18:30–19:45, Basel and online. Part 1 of Zeitalter Geschichte surveys pivotal political, social and cultural shifts of the long 19th century.
Kulturen des Alten Nahen Ostens II: Grossreiche und Imperien
Six-session, German-language course at Volkshochschule beider Basel exploring cultures of the ancient Near East, from early kingdoms to great empires. Weekly on Tuesdays, 18:15–20:00 in Basel, starting May 5, 2026.
Biblisches in neuem Gewand und gegen den Strich gebürstet
A Basel-based VHS course exploring key biblical texts reimagined by Ingeborg Bachmann, Rose Ausländer, and Max Frisch. Three sessions starting Aug 27, 18:15–20:00, at Volkshochschule beider Basel, Basel. Engaging German-language literary discussion.
rhz Studienreise: Antike Stätten im Oriens Romanus
Join a VHS Basel study trip exploring ancient sites of the Oriens Romanus in Jordan, tracing East–West history, archaeology, and classical heritage on a guided itinerary October 6–18, 2026.
Wohnen, Verkehr, Industrie – Ein Quartier im Wandel
A 2-hour guided walk through St. Johann exploring housing, transport, and industry shaping a Basel neighborhood, starting at 10:30 at the meeting point, led by Volkshochschule beider Basel.
Zeitalter der Geschichte: 550 Jahre Burgunderkriege
Delve into the Burgundian Wars (550 years) and the Upper Rhine in this history lecture at Volkshochschule beider Basel. Starting 17 Mar 2026, Tuesdays 18:30–19:45, Basel with online option—an engaging deep dive into medieval power and regional impact.
Lehrgang Kunstgeschichte Europas Modul 4: Barock
Seven-session online course at Volkshochschule beider Basel exploring European Baroque art, its artists and architectural context. Weekly Tuesdays 19:30–21:00 from 28 April 2026; concise, accessible art-history program.
Philosophiesamstag: Glückseligkeit gestern und heute
A Saturday philosophy seminar at Volkshochschule beider Basel explores happiness across yesterday and today, part of the Philosophy Saturday series. A thought-provoking mix of historical insights and contemporary reflections with guided discussion in Basel.
Storia d'Italia attraverso la musica popolare
Seven-session Basel course exploring Italy's history through popular songs—from political anthems to love ballads—showing how music mirrors social change. Classes Wed 18:15–19:45 starting 12 Aug 2026 at VHS Basel.
Zusammenarbeit im Dreiland – Europa beginnt vor der Haustür
An evening at Volkshochschule beider Basel examining cross-border collaboration in the Dreiland, from Basel to nearby regions. Explore mobility links—from tram to S-Bahn—and how European cooperation begins at your doorstep, with local context and future outlook.
Google: Geschichte, Geschäftsmodell und Machtstellung
A Tuesday evening lecture at Volkshochschule beider Basel examining Google's history, business model, and influence, with accessible insights into tech power and market dynamics in Basel.
Faszination Gehirn – gesund und demenziell erkrankt
Explore brain health, aging, and dementia in this Basel VHS course. Six sessions starting 21 April 2026, Tuesdays 18:15–20:00 at Volkshochschule beider Basel, offering practical insights into brain function, prevention, and dementia care.
Brauchtum im Jahreslauf – Vier Abende
Explore traditional folk customs across the year in four evening sessions at Volkshochschule beider Basel, starting April 22, 2026, Wednesdays 18:15–20:00 in Basel; a historical look at seasonal practices and community life.
Erasmus und die Musik der Reformationszeit
Explore Erasmus's influence on Reformation-era music, drawing on Basel University Library treasures; a focused VHS Basel lecture starting 11 September 2026, Fridays 15:00–16:15 in Basel, joining history and early music scholarship.
Erasmus klingt!
Join a three-session evening series at Volkshochschule beider Basel exploring Erasmus: backgrounds, work introductions, and conversation, starting Sep 3, 2026 in Basel. Engaging discussions, accessible for adults, with expert commentary and Q&A.
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