![]() You wonder why this large fantastically lit space is devoid of art, you go through a glass door and you emerge into the air-conditioned upper gallery. This must be one of the most beautifully-situated museums anywhere. On the plus side, after parting with your money you have to take a long hike up a sloping floor, passing two beautiful carved chairs that may be exhibits (but probably aren’t), past an enormous, long, picture window overlooking the Rhine. Arbitrary closures and unclear signage do not help. It is laid out awfully – I’ve no idea how the building ‘works’ and frankly I don’t think it does work. ![]() Inside, the building is typical art gallery – cool, white, restful, tall ceilings and light wood floors. The building is obviously purpose-built, and impressively large to hold the works of a single man – but when you go in, you understand why it has to be so large.Įntrance costs 15CHF, which is steep if you are used to London museum prices. It is easy to find, a large modern red sandstone building occupying a corner site by the Rhine, with a bus stop just outside named after it. ![]() Though called a museum, in English I’d describe it as an art gallery dedicated to the work of Jean Tinguely. Don’t miss it if you have any interest in modern art. But it is a major attraction – a stunning building in a stunning location. I discovered it quite by chance, near the German railway station. The Jean Tinguely museum is one of the least-well advertised places I have found in Basel.
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