activities for adults
Public guided tours
The S AM Swiss Architecture Museum offers public guided tours of every exhibition.
Duration: 1 hour
Cost: Admission to the exhibition. The guided tour is free of charge. Prior registration is not required.
Private guided tours
Private guided tours of the exhibition can be booked at any time. S AM staff exclusively guide you and your group through the exhibition, giving you in-depth insight into the exhibition’s theme, tailored to your wishes and requirements.
Cost: One private guided tour (excluding admission) during opening hours costs CHF 250.
For groups of 10 or more, the standard admission fee of CHF 12 per person is reduced to CHF 8.
Discover Architecture in Basel
Architecture tours – a collaboration between Basel Tourism and the S AM Swiss Architecture Museum
Basel is one of Europe’s leading architectural centers. Within a compact area, its historic old town, classical modernism, and internationally renowned contemporary architecture coexist. The architecture tours presented by the S AM Swiss Architecture Museum offer fresh perspectives on the city’s built environment—from the historic city center to neighborhoods undergoing transformation.
As part of the tour, you will hear from museum experts as they share insights on architecture, urban history, and contemporary urban development.
Tour 1: Basel – A City of Architecture: From the Old Town to the Present
How does architecture shape the face of a city?
Sunday, 20. September 2026, 2 PM (English)
Saturday, 29. November 2026, 2 PM (German)
Tour 2: A City in Transition – New Districts in Northern Basel
How are new urban districts created?
Sunday, 23. August 2026, 2 PM (English)
Saturday, 25. October 2026, 2 PM (German)
You will find the latest dates in the calendar.
Contact:
events@sam-basel.org
+41 (0)61 261 14 13