Museum Tinguely
A museum on the banks of the Rhine designed by Mario Botta, where Jean Tinguely's moving and noisy mechanical sculptures can be set in motion by hand.
The Museum Tinguely opened in 1996 and was designed by the Swiss architect Mario Botta. It displays large mechanical sculptures by the Swiss kinetic artist Jean Tinguely. Many works can be activated by stepping on pedals, and the gears, scrap metal and wheels clatter with a playful sound, making it ideal for families. A riverside gallery offers views over the Rhine, and Solitude Park outside is the starting point for summer river swimming. Closed on Mondays. From the city center, take bus No. 31 or 38, or walk along the river for about 20 minutes.
Opening hours
Tue–Sun 11:00–18:00 (Thu until 21:00); closed Mon
Nearby sights
- Basel Paper Mill & St. Alban-Tal
- Art Basel & Messeplatz
- Rhine Swimming & Kleinbasel Riverbank
- Kunstmuseum Basel
- Rhine Ferries
- Antikenmuseum Basel
- Basel Minster
- Museum der Kulturen Basel