The Antikenmuseum Basel and Sammlung Ludwig has a collection of Greek ceramics known far beyond their borders for their quality and diversity.
Three new permanent exhibitions are presented in a new scenography, and two new audio tours show the collection’s richness in a varied and interactive way. In addition, all of the Museum’s collections (Roman and Oriental) will be open to the public simultaneously.
Permanent Exhibition 1: Treasures from the collection and their stories
This new permanent exhibition is dedicated to the history of the Museum, which was founded in 1961 and opened in 1966.
New permanent exhibition ‘Treasures from the collection and their history’ (Schätze der Sammlung und ihre Geschichten). © Ruedi Habegger, Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig
Permanent exhibition 2: The world of the Etruscans
In six rooms, this permanent exhibition gives a comprehensive picture of this remarkable culture, to which artfully decorated ceramics, filigree jewellery, weapons and everyday objects bear witness.
The exhibition focuses particularly on the social and cultural changes that resulted from the people’s intensive contact with other cultures in the ancient Mediterranean.
New permanent exhibition ‘World of the Etruscans’ (Welt der Etrusker). © Ruedi Habegger, Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig
Permanent exhibition 3: How a Greek masterpiece was made
Greek ceramics fascinate with their beautiful forms and elaborate decorations. They give insight into the life, customs, and beliefs of a past civilisation that nevertheless produced the most fundamental achievements of the West: dialogue, music, the Olympic Games, art, education, science, philosophy, sport, literature, theatre, and the world’s first (direct) democracy.
The new didactic and interactive exhibition shows the diversity of Greek vases and vividly illustrates their production and use.
New permanent exhibition ‘How a Greek masterpiece was made’(Wie ein Meisterwerk entsteht) © Ruedi Habegger, Antikenmuseum Basel und Sammlung Ludwig