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Visitor information

Art Basel in Basel 2025 is now closed. Opening hours for&nbsp; the next edition of the fair will be published soon.

Opening Hours

Messe Basel Messeplatz 10&nbsp; 4058 Basel Switzerland
Our show takes place at the Swiss exhibition site Messe Basel, featuring a hall designed by international architects Herzog &amp; de Meuron of Basel.

Venue

Plan your visit and enjoy your time at the fair with the Art Basel app, available for <a href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.mch.artbasel&amp;hl=en">Android</a> and <a href="https://apps.apple.com/ch/app/art-basel-official-app/id1050156803">iOS</a>. This latest iOS version gives you access to the Companion, our IA-powered guide to the show, as well as the Art Basel Lens, to discover more about the artworks, artists and galleries*. *AI-powered features in the app are powered by Microsoft Copilot.

The Art Basel app

To ensure your safety and comfort at our Basel show, please make yourself familiar with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artbasel.com/basel/articles/rules-for-visitors">our safety and security policy</a> and prepare accordingly.

Rules for Visitors

All entrances to our exhibition halls are wheelchair accessible. Wheelchairs 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. If any users of assistive technologies are experiencing any difficulties in using the website please do not hesitate to contact Art Basel (<a href="mailto:Accessibility@artbasel.com">Accessibility@artbasel.com</a>).&nbsp;For more information on venue accessibility, please visit <a href="https://www.ginto.guide/en/entries/d783678b-e680-4d1a-8ee4-88b6ca4b0cc6" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Messe Basel Accessibility</a>.
For information on the accessibility of hotels, museums and getting around Basel, visit <a href="https://www.basel.com/en/arrival-getting-around/barrier-free">Barrier-free Basel</a>.

Accessibility

Art Basel works with The Art Loss Register (ALR) to search artworks presented onsite and online against its database of more than 700,000 objects registered as lost, stolen, or subject to a dispute. If you have any questions about this process, <a href="mailto:charlotte.chambers-farah@artloss.com">please contact Charlotte Chambers-Farah at the ALR</a>, or <a href="https://www.artloss.com/">visit artloss.com</a>.

The Art Loss Register

Dining options during the show will be announced soon. In the meantime, we invite you to explore a selection of year-round dining venues in and around Basel.

Cafes & Restaurants

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Art Kids at Art Basel is a perfect and safe place for children ages 4 - 12 to enjoy and discover art and recreational activities while their parents visit the fair. Children enrolled in the program participate under the supervision of <a href="https://www.familea.ch/en/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">familea</a>&nbsp;professionals. Please note that capacity is limited and on a first-come, first-served basis.
Art Kids is located in Hall 1.1 and open to Art Basel visitors during show hours. <a href="https://www.artbasel.com/basel/art-kids-map" target="_blank" rel="noopener">See map</a>.
This year&rsquo;s concept, &lsquo;Magic Forest&rsquo;, includes five curated satellite art stations to awake your child&rsquo;s artistic sensitivity. A bouncy castle, a bobby car racetrack, and a discovery and play area will keep your kids energized and dynamic throughout the day.
Children can enjoy a selection of complimentary healthy snacks, and familea provides the option to purchase child-friendly meals onsite.
Changing room facilities are accessible within the bathroom.
Babysitting services on-site are also available for children ages three months to four years with pre-registration. Please contact familea, <a class="ProsemirrorEditor-link" href="mailto:angebote@familea.ch">angebote@familea.ch</a>, +41 61 260 82 48, directly for further information.

Art Kids

Introducing children to Modern and contemporary art can be the beginning of a life-long adventure. Here are some tips for making the most of your children's visit to Art Basel:
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<li>Children must be accompanied by an adult.</li>
<li>Admission is free for children up to the age of 12 when accompanied by a parent who is a VIP card or ticket holder.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Remind your children to always walk, not run.</li>
<li>Smaller children can be brought in baby strollers, which are permitted throughout the venue.</li>
<li>Remind children that security guards protect us and the art; please ask your children to respect their requests.</li>
<li>Instruct your children to never touch art as it can be damaged by the natural oils on their fingers.</li>
<li>To protect the art, please enjoy food and beverages only in the dining areas, especially with children.</li>
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<div>Provided to offer a quiet place to nurse your baby, a nursing room is located in the Guest Lounge, Hall 2.2.</div>
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Helpful Tips

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