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Insanely Normal

The History of Psychiatry in Basel
Exhibitions
Terrace in front of a women's pavilion in the «Friedmatt», around 1930, photo archive UPK
The exhibition tells the story of psychiatry over the last 150 years. It provides an insight into patient histories from the Basel clinic and shows the changes in diagnoses and therapy methods. And: What kind of psychiatry do we want today? Patients and experts have their say and discuss current questions about psychiatry.
This exhibition is available in
German
French
English

Museum details

Address
Barfüsserplatz 7
4051
Basel
+41 61 205 86 00
Opening hours

47.554526, 7.589333

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History for everyone - what Basel used to be like

Basel history for families. Without dinosaurs, but with the entire history of Basel from the Neanderthals to the present day. There is something for everyone.

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General inventory in the furniture depot - masterpieces of carpentry

During the guided tour with the project manager of the general inventory and the restorer-conservator for wooden objects, you will learn more about the special challenges and benefits of recording and ...

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How much is too much? - Intoxication in the evening for adults

Philippe Schmidt works as a division manager at the Multicultural Addiction Counseling Center. This supports those affected and their families in the treatment of addiction disorders and is active in ...

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Intoxication through the centuries - sensory frenzy and collecting fever

A journey through the centuries on the trail of intoxication and ecstasy in Basel. By what means were the people of Basel able to indulge and confuse their senses with impunity? When did they ...

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Digital collections! - Panel discussion on the digitization of cultural assets

Bringing the collection online" is the general and omnipresent demand placed on memory institutions. What does that mean? While almost all museums, archives and libraries want to enable digital access ...

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Drunk in the evening for young people - Why are drugs illegal?

The consumption of alcohol and tobacco is associated with the sedentarization of mankind. Today, both substances are widely accepted by society and can be consumed legally. Other substances, whose ...

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Totentanz zu Basel - Introduction to the Dance of Death as a prelude to the open-air spectacle on Münsterplatz

The Basel Dance of Death was famous throughout Europe and had to be seen to be believed - this is still true today.

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Totentanz zu Basel - Introduction to the Dance of Death as a prelude to the open-air spectacle on Münsterplatz

The Basel Dance of Death was famous throughout Europe and had to be seen to be believed - this is still true today.

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Totentanz zu Basel - Introduction to the Dance of Death as a prelude to the open-air spectacle on Münsterplatz

The Basel Dance of Death was famous throughout Europe and had to be seen to be believed - this is still true today.

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Totentanz zu Basel - Introduction to the Dance of Death as a prelude to the open-air spectacle on Münsterplatz

The Basel Dance of Death was famous throughout Europe and had to be seen to be believed - this is still true today.

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Totentanz zu Basel - Introduction to the Dance of Death as a prelude to the open-air spectacle on Münsterplatz

The Basel Dance of Death was famous throughout Europe and had to be seen to be believed - this is still true today.

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Basel is burning! - Happy Hour

In a city full of wood and fire, there was a constant risk of fire. To prevent and extinguish fires, people used different means at all times - water was always present.

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Basel is burning! - Happy Hour

In a city full of wood and fire, there was a constant risk of fire. To prevent and extinguish fires, people used different means at all times - water was always present.

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Celts, Romans, Alamanni - Archaeological traces

Several thousand years of Basel's history lie beneath our feet. The Celts built two important settlements on the bend of the Rhine, the Romans conquered the cathedral hill and incorporated Basel into ...

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New Music for Basel - The international networks of music collector Lukas Sarasin

Music was the real passion of silk ribbon manufacturer Lukas Sarasin (1730-1802). He sourced compositions from practically all the leading music centers in Europe at the time. The tour gives a brief ...

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How jewelry is made - Pierre Fürbringer's studio

The small exhibition gives an insight into the creation of his jewelry pieces with the design drawings and semi-finished products of the Basel goldsmith Pierre Fürbringer (1934 - 2017). The ...

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Basel is burning! - Happy Hour

In a city full of wood and fire, there was a constant risk of fire. To prevent and extinguish fires, people used different means at all times - water was always present.

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New Music for Basel - The international networks of music collector Lukas Sarasin

Music was the real passion of silk ribbon manufacturer Lukas Sarasin (1730-1802). He sourced compositions from practically all the leading music centers in Europe at the time. The tour gives a brief ...

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