Cartoonmuseum

The Cartoonmuseum Basel is the only Swiss museum devoted entirely to narrative art. It houses a collection of more than twelve thousand works from around the world, including comics, graphic novels, caricatures, and animations. The institution serves as a center of expertise that collects and presents this art form and brings it into public debate. You can experience the works in rotating, curated exhibitions that focus on current topics or individual artists. Guided tours, workshops, and talks round out your visit.

The collection was founded by Basel patron Dieter Burckhardt, who wanted to make his private collection accessible to the public in 1979. After a move to the Old Town in 1996, the museum now occupies a High Gothic building on St. Alban-Vorstadt. This historic complex was renovated by the renowned architecture firm Herzog & de Meuron and expanded with a modern new building. In addition to the exhibitions, the museum has a specialized library with literature on comics and caricatures, as well as a shop that sells selected publications and postcards.