Tinguely Museum in Basel, Basel-City, Switzerland | Museum

Welcome to the Tinguely Museum, Basel, Switzerland. Jean Tinguely (1925-1991) grew up in Basel and belonged to the Parisian avant-garde in the 1950s and 60s, stimulated and revolutionised the “static” art world with his kinetic works. The Museum’s permanent collections present a selection of the artist’s machine sculptures, reliefs and drawings from all the periods of his career. The Tinguely Museum also offers a varied and lively programme of temporary shows devoted to Tinguely’s fellow artists and contemporaries – Bernhard Luginbühl, Niki de Saint Phalle and Yves Klein – and to his models such as Marcel Duchamp and Kurt Schwitters, as well as to related subjects such as contemporary kinetic art.

The Tinguely Museum’s Shop offers a wide assortment of catalogues, posters, postcards and cards, artists’ videos and gift articles. It is open during the Museum’s opening hours.

Enjoy a few moments in the bistro/restaurant Chez Jeannot, at the Tinguely Museum, attractively situated with its sunny terrace and marvellous view on the Rhine. You can also take the opportunity to relax and stroll through the Solitude Park next to the Museum.

Workshops for all age groups, school children and adults (in German) on Jean Tinguely and on the temporary exhibitions.