The Basel Historical Museum (HMB) tells the story of Basel and the surrounding region, with original objects from early settlements to modern times, insights into the life of the bourgeoisie in the 18th and 19th centuries, and Switzerland’s largest collection of musical instruments. Our three museums Barfüsserkirche, Haus zum Kirschgarten and Musikmuseum take you on an inspiring journey through past and present. Welcome to the Basel Historical Museum!
Enter the foyer of the Haus zum Kirschgarten and dive straight into the early classical atmosphere of the building. The mansion was commissioned by the then only 25-year-old silk ribbon manufacturer Johann Rudolf Burckhardt between 1775–1780, displaying his status in Basel. Today, the museum shows how the Basler
bourgeoisie lived in the 18th and 19th centuries.
Enter the foyer of the Haus zum Kirschgarten and dive straight into the early classical atmosphere of the building. The mansion was commissioned by the then only 25-year-old silk ribbon manufacturer Johann Rudolf Burckhardt between 1775–1780, displaying his status in Basel. Today, the museum shows how the Basler
bourgeoisie lived in the 18th and 19th centuries.
