Focus guide: Nature photography

Guided focus tour through the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel, with Jiří Hřebíček and Natacha Salamin. Explore what makes a nature photograph compelling, followed by After Hours at the museum bar.

Wednesday matinee: "Wildlife Photographer of the Year"

Wednesday matinee guided tour of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel. Explore highlights from the collection, with a final aperitif that invites discussion.

Snapshot Photo Contest: Nature Picture Awards

Basel's Naturhistorisches Museum hosts the SNAPSHOT photo contest, awarding a Public Prize and a Biodiversity Prize. The 35 best nature photographs are displayed in a museum exhibition, with an independent jury selecting podium places across three categories.

Fokusführung: Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Join a curator-led focus tour of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel. Discover what makes a stunning nature photo, followed by After Hours in the museum bar.

End-of-Season-Party: After Hours – Chillen im Museum

Familiensonntag: Fossilienjagd

Join Familiensonntag Fossilienjagd at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel for a free-entry family fossil hunt from 10:00 to 17:00, with hands-on digs, hammer-and-chisel activities, and tales of ancient life inspired by Mary Anning.

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.

Visite guidée: Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Join a French-language guided tour of the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel. From deep seas to forests and urban scenes, discover iconic nature photographs during a 15:00–16:00 session included with your ticket.

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.

Sonntagsführungen: Wildlife Photographer of the Year

Join a Sunday guided tour at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel as you explore the Wildlife Photographer of the Year special exhibition, uncovering stories behind striking animal portraits and breathtaking landscapes.