Basel Visitor Information

To ensure your safety and comfort at our Basel show, please be aware of the following and prepare accordingly:

• For safety and security reasons, all visitors and their belongings are subject to a thorough inspection before entering the show premises.
• 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 either at the Coat Check in the Welcome Lounge (Hall 5) or in Hall 1.
• Only one bag per person is allowed.
• Personal/- non-professional use photography is permitted, however it must be conducted without disruption to the galleries or visitors, and with the safety of the artworks in mind.
• Dogs and other pets are not permitted in the exhibition halls, with the exception of certified service animals for visitors with disabilities.
• Please note that 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 non-commercial purposes (including media reports).
• Smoking or vaping is not permitted on the show premises.

Read the full version of our safety and security policy.

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.

The Kids Lounge at Art Basel is a perfect and safe place for kids to enjoy art and recreational activities while their parents visit the fair. Art Basel offers art programs for children aged 4 and over under the supervision of the Robi-Spiel-Aktionen professionals. Kids aged 7 and above can develop their skills at the Young Artists Studio, a paid program created in collaboration with the Museum Tinguely.

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: