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Fondation Beyeler

Baselstrasse 101, Riehen 4125, Switzerland
41-645-97-00
Ranked #1 of 2 attractions in Riehen
4.5 of 5 stars 36 Reviews
Type: Art Museums
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Basel, Switzerland
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The building of the famous architect Renzo Piano ist sitauted in wonderful landscape in Riehen (Switzerland) More

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Palo Alto
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37 reviews 37 reviews
Reviews in 16 cities Reviews in 16 cities
25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 May 2012

We took the tram from Basel to this wonderful modern art museum in the suburbs. Very easy to get to and wonderful architecture. There was a special Bonnard exhibit that was fabulous. The lighting in the building was superb and the garden added to the ambiance. Definitely worth a trip. More

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Basel, Switzerland
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

Must see collection when in Basel, it's little tram ride but worthwhile. With the Kunstmuzeum one of my favourites in town More

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Milan, Italy
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12 reviews 12 reviews
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2012

A bit out from the city but the location is beautiful and the exhibition outstanding. More

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Palo Alto, Ca
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 February 2012

We visited the Fondation Beyeler for the Bonnard Exhibition, which was a superb display of his works, which must have been an enormous task to organize from all over Europe and the US. The permanent collection has some outstanding works and is displayed with all the space that it needs avoiding overcrowding. The architecture of the building and its magnificent... More

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Genf
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 21 cities Reviews in 21 cities
13 helpful votes 13 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 February 2012

Even though I live 4 hours away, I come to Fondation Beyeler on a regular basis. First of all, simply to enjoy the architecture of their space, and the lovely garden in the summer. But also because their exhibitions are always first class. If you are a lover of fine art, this is the place to visit. More

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Georgia
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 December 2011

This modern museum is in a park like setting in Basel. I have visited it 3 times and have enjoyed the special exhibitions each time. Adjacent to the museum on the same property is a delightful cafe. We had lunch there this visit and enjoyed it thoroughly. More

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Frankfurt, Germany
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67 reviews 67 reviews
Reviews in 37 cities Reviews in 37 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 December 2011

A visit to this museum is extremely expensive, no free parking in proximity and the nearby parking house fee is hight too. Yes it is a nice building it has a nice garden and exhibits great art. But it has also ridiculous security rules, for ex. no handbags/bags allowed but as a wearier of a vest full of stuff you... More

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Cadro, Switzerland
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85 reviews 85 reviews
Reviews in 39 cities Reviews in 39 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 14 November 2011

Great exposition, that of «Dalí, Magritte, Miró - Surrealismus in Paris», now on at the wonderful Beyeler Foundation on the ourskirts of Basel. Make sure you get hold of a paper or recorded guide, as the indications on the walls alongside the exhibits are very concise. Public, underground parking just 50m from the main entrance. More

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Basel, Switzerland
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59 reviews 59 reviews
Reviews in 25 cities Reviews in 25 cities
24 helpful votes 24 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 November 2011

I've been to the Beyeler about 5 times now, and each time I'm impressed. That this tiny institution amasses such incredible works of art for its shows is incredible. The current Surrealism in Paris exhibit is particularly awe inspiring, with some of the world's most famous surrealist works grouped together in an inventive way, and in an uncrowded setting. Easy... More

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