For safety and security reasons, we ask that our visitors comply with the following rules:

Rules for Visitors

All visitors and their belongings are subject to a thorough inspection before entering the show premises. Visitors must comply with requests and instructions from the onsite security staff.

Security Inspection

Only one bag per person is allowed. Smaller bags can be taken into the halls but will be subject to inspection. Backpacks, suitcases and trolleys of any size are not allowed.
Bags, briefcases, and similar items larger than 16" x 8" x 16" (40 x 20 x 40 cm) must be deposited at the Coat Check. Any items that do not comply with this policy will be prohibited.

Bag Policy

Coat checks are free of charge. Oversize luggage and bags, coats, and umbrellas can be deposited at the Welcome Lounge (Hall 5). Small bags, coats, and umbrellas can be deposited at Hall 1 and&nbsp;Hall 2. Art Basel is not liable for stolen items and/or any items deposited in the coat check areas.

Coat Check

Backpacks, suitcases, trolleys of any size; large umbrellas and any other items that might cause damage; firearms, self-defense and/or any sharp items; recreational wheeled devices (e.g. Segways, rollerblades, skateboards, bicycles, scooters, etc.); drones. No food or drinks are allowed within the halls.

Prohibited Items in Halls

Mobility aids for people with disabilities (e.g. wheelchairs, crutches, walkers, canes, prosthetic devices, and other orthotic devices) are allowed. Personal medical equipment is also allowed. Manual wheelchairs for visitors with disabilities are available free of charge on a first-come, first-served basis. Please inquire at the Info Desks at Hall 1 and 2 main entrances. A deposit of CHF 100 is required.

Mobility Aids and Medical Equipment

Cameras no larger than 6" x 5" x 3" (16 cm x 12 cm x 8 cm) in size are permitted. One lens, no more than 80mm in focal length, is permitted. The following are prohibited: medium or large-format cameras, super-zoom or telephoto lenses, flashes, extendable camera devices (e.g. monopods, tripods, selfie sticks, etc.), drones and video recording. Any device that does not comply with this policy will be prohibited.

Camera Policy

Personal or non-professional use photography is permitted, only if conducted without disruption to the galleries or visitors, and with the safety of the artworks in mind. Press and promotional photography and filming are taking place on the premises. Attendance at the fair implies permission for your image to be used for marketing other commercial&nbsp;purposes (including media reports).

Visitor Photography Policy

The distribution of flyers and any other marketing materials is subject to authorization. Unauthorized distribution will result in the visitor being asked to leave the fair and removal of all materials.

Marketing Material Distribution

Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the exhibition halls, except for certified service animals for visitors with disabilities.

Service Dogs and Assistance Animals

For any lost and found items please visit the reception at&nbsp;Messe Tower, Level 2, call +41 58 206 20 20, or send an e-mail to&nbsp;<a href="mailto:lostandfound@messe.ch">lostandfound@messe.ch</a>.

Lost and Found

No food or drinks are allowed within the halls.

Food and Drinks

All self-guided groups must register&nbsp;prior to the show visit using&nbsp;the&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/r/m3v5KRTFnh" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tour Guide Registration form</a>. Please note and adhere to the&nbsp;<a href="https://artbasel.com/basel/articles/self-guided-tour-rules-and-regulations" target="_blank" rel="noopener">rules and regulations for self-guided tours</a>.&nbsp;