Fondation Beyeler
A light-filled museum designed by Renzo Piano, where Monet's water lilies are set against the surrounding ponds. It is one of the most visited art museums in Switzerland.
The Fondation Beyeler sits in Riehen, northeast of Basel. It was founded in 1997 by art dealer Ernst Beyeler and his wife, and the building is by Renzo Piano. Its glass roof lets in natural light, and the floor-to-ceiling windows look out onto ponds, lawns and vineyards. The collection of about 400 modern classics includes works by Monet, Cézanne, Van Gogh, Picasso, Giacometti and Rothko, and the museum regularly hosts major international exhibitions. From the city center, Tram 6 takes about 20 minutes to the Fondation Beyeler stop. Book popular special exhibitions online in advance.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00 AM–6:00 PM (until 8:00 PM Wednesdays)
Nearby sights
- Vitra Campus
- Museum Tinguely
- Art Basel & Messeplatz
- Basel Paper Mill & St. Alban-Tal
- Three Countries Bridge
- Three Countries Corner
- Rhine Swimming & Kleinbasel Riverbank
- Rhine Ferries