Basel Historical Museum

Basel Historical Museum
Historisches Museum Basel
The Barfüsserkirche
Location within Switzerland
Established1894
LocationBasel, Switzerland
Coordinates47°33′16″N 7°35′26″E / 47.55444°N 7.59056°E / 47.55444; 7.59056
TypeHistory museum
Websitewww.hmb.ch

The Basel Historical Museum (German: Historisches Museum Basel) is one of the largest and most important museums of its kind in Switzerland and a heritage site of national significance. It opened in 1892. The museum is divided into three buildings within the city of Basel: the Barfüsserkirche, Haus zum Kirschgarten and Musikmuseum.