Basel 

Visitor Information

<div>Art Basel looks forward to welcoming you to its 2021 show in Basel. Please note that a Swiss or EU COVID-19 certificate will be required to access the show, and that&nbsp;we will adhere to strict safety measures to protect our visitors, exhibitors, and staff.&nbsp;Please familiarize yourself with our COVID-19-related health and safety guidelines prior to your visit.</div>

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COVID-19 Guidelines

Unlimited Opening (by invitation only) Monday, September 20, 2021, 3pm to 8pm, First Choice VIP cardholders Monday, September 20, 2021, 6pm to 8pm, Preview VIP cardholders

	Private Days (by invitation only) Tuesday, September 21, 2021, 11am to 8pm Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 11am to 8pm Thursday, September 23, 2021,&nbsp;11am to 7pm

	Vernissage (by invitation only) Thursday, September 23, 2021, 2pm to 7pm

	Public Days Friday,&nbsp;September&nbsp;24, 2021, 11am to 7pm Saturday, September 25, 2021, 11am to 7pm Sunday, September 26, 2021, 11am to 7pm

Opening Hours

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

Venue

Download the Floorplans of our 2021 show in Basel.

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Download the Hall 2 floorplan (Galleries, Edition, Statements, and Feature sectors)

Download the Hall 1 floorplan (Unlimited Sector)

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Floorplans

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.

Visitors with Special Needs

Discover Basel's incredibly rich cultural landscape, which includes&nbsp;world-famous institutions and prestigious public art commissions.

Cultural Institutions

Find out more about Art Basel's new Basel Hotel Program, including information on rates and proximity to the fair.

Hotels and Accommodation

Gain a deeper understanding of the art on display with a guided tour, available from Friday through Sunday during show hours. Both public and private tours are offered in three languages:&nbsp;English, German, and French. Other languages upon request.
	 <a href="https://ticket.artbasel.com/MCH/artstorming-guided-tours-2021/Shop" target="_blank">Bookings</a> are available now. For more information, please contact Sophie Gonzalez at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:art@artstorming.fr">art@artstorming.fr</a>. Private tours by gcc gmbh are also available in different languages upon request. For bookings and further information, please contact Nicole Reber at&nbsp;
	<a href="mailto:info@culture-consulting.ch">info@culture-consulting.ch</a> or call +41 61 701 2077. All self-guided groups must register prior to the show visit using the&nbsp;<a href="https://forms.office.com/r/m3v5KRTFnh" target="_blank">Tour Guide Registration form</a>.&nbsp;Please note and adhere to the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.artbasel.com/basel/articles/self-guided-tour-rules-and-regulations" target="_blank">rules and regulations</a> for self-guided tours. Parcours Guided Tours take place from Friday to Sunday, daily at 2:30pm, in English and German. Parcours Guided Tours&nbsp;can be booked&nbsp;<a href="https://ticket.messe-tickets.ch/mch/basel-shop-2021/" target="_blank">here</a>. Private tours for groups and schools are available upon request from Monday to Sunday. For more information contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:parcours@artbasel.com">parcours@artbasel.com</a>.

Guided Tours

Concierge Personalize your Art Basel experience with Concierge Services provided by The Fixer Lifestyle Group, Art Basel's&nbsp;official VIP Concierge Partner. The Fixer provides&nbsp;travel support, restaurant reservations, and bespoke art-themed Swiss experiences to elevate your visit to Basel and Switzerland throughout your stay. For your individual needs ahead of the show, please contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:artbaselconcierge@the-fixer.co.uk">artbaselconcierge@the-fixer.co.uk</a> or call +44 (0) 20 3621 9783. The Fixer's dedicated desk will be located in the Collectors Lounge (Hall 2.2).

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	Visitor Services Savoir Faire&nbsp;takes on our visitor's day-to-day requests as a professional allrounder. For information, contact&nbsp;<a href="mailto:info@savoirfaire-basel.com">info@savoirfaire-basel.com</a>, +41 61 689 18 22, or visit the desk in the Welcome Lounge (Hall 5) during the show.

Concierge and Visitor Services

During the show, browse and purchase a wide selection of notable books about Modern and contemporary art from major artworld publishers:&nbsp;<a href="http://www.hatjecantz.de/">Hatje Cantz Verlag GmbH</a>,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.taschen.com/">TASCHEN GmbH</a>,&nbsp;<a href="http://www.zuckerartbooks.com/">Zucker Art Books</a>, and&nbsp;<a href="http://www.stampa-galerie.ch/">STAMPA</a>.

Bookstores

Discover the&nbsp;many cafes and restaurants in and around&nbsp;the exhibition halls here soon.&nbsp;In addition, the cultural diversity of Basel offers a panoply of exciting restaurant choices including French, Italian, Indian, Chinese, Japanese, Turkish, and Moroccan cuisine.

Cafes & Restaurants

The Art Loss Register (ALR) works at Art Basel to search artworks against its database of more than 700,000 objects registered as lost, stolen, or subject to a dispute.&nbsp;If you have any questions regarding the ALR’s services, please contact <a href="mailto:info@artloss.com">info@artloss.com</a>, +44 20 7841 5780, or <a href="http://www.artloss.com">artloss.com</a>. During the show, you can visit their desk at the entrance of Hall 2.0.

The Art Loss Register

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Art Kids at Art Basel is a perfect and safe place for children ages 4 and above&nbsp;to enjoy art and recreational activities while their parents visit the fair. Children enrolled in the program participate under the supervision of&nbsp;<a href="https://www.familycare.ch/en/index.html" target="_blank">Familycare Basel</a> professionals.
	
		Art Kids, located in Hall 1.2,&nbsp;is open to Art Basel visitors during show hours. Registration on-site, no pre-registration required.
	
	
		Opening Hours Tuesday, September 21&nbsp;and Wednesday, September 22, 2021, 11am to 8pm Thursday, September 23 through to Sunday, September 26, 2021, 11am to 7pm

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:<div><article><ul><li>Children under age 16 must always be accompanied by an adult.</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></ul></article></div>

Helpful Hints

September 24 – 26

2021

June 16 – 19

2022

June 15 – 18

2023

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