Showcased here will be medieval works of art from churches in Switzerland and on the Upper Rhine. The impressive sculptures attesting to the veneration of saints are a reminder of how society was pervaded by the Christian faith and the church and of the influence they have retained to this day.
Medieval Worlds of Faith
This exhibition is available in
German
Showcased here will be medieval works of art from churches in Switzerland and on the Upper Rhine. The impressive sculptures attesting to the veneration of saints are a reminder of how society was pervaded by the Christian faith and the church and of the influence they have retained to this day.
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Where were mentally ill people cared for and treated in Basel? Were they interned for life? What medication was available around 1900 and how did the psychiatric nursing staff work? These and other ...
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The guided tour through the special exhibition tells the story of psychiatry over the last 150 years. How were diagnoses made, what therapies were used and how did people fare in the clinic? Current ...
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Coveted, missing, bought - the history of a Minnekästchen in the collection of the Historical Museum Using a medieval wooden casket as an example, provenance researcher Renato Moser, curator Bettina ...
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As an extra treat, we invite you to an introduction to an exciting piece of Basel history in the Barfüsserkirche on the second Friday of every month.
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The guided tour through the special exhibition tells the story of psychiatry over the last 150 years. How were diagnoses made, what therapies were used and how did people fare in the clinic? Current ...
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A Sunday with offers and activities in and around the exhibition. Ask what you want - experts, peers and those affected will be present to provide information. Short guided tours, city tour, film ...
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The tapestries created in Basel in the 15th century are among the collection's greatest treasures. The colorful depictions of social gatherings and minnesque scenes, mythical creatures and wild people ...
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As an extra treat, we invite you to an introduction to an exciting piece of Basel history in the Barfüsserkirche on the second Friday of every month.
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Basel was a distinctly guild town. Until 1798, the guilds provided the government in Basel.
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A quartet of professional percussionists and multi-instrumentalists play a concert with the instruments from the "Upcycling Music" collection, creating breathtaking musical highlights. The music is ...
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The guided tour through the special exhibition tells the story of psychiatry over the last 150 years. How were diagnoses made, what therapies were used and how did people fare in the clinic? Current ...