The Basel Historical Museum has been housed in the Barfusserkirche since 1894. On the main floor an exhibit features many aspects of Basel’s history from prehistoric times to the present, as well as religious reminders of the buildings previous function as a former Franciscan church. The lower floor contains various treasures including an extensive array of Basel and Strasbourg medeival tapestries, a special exhibit of a private collection of Baroque silver drinking vessels, and archeological treasures. We spent hours enjoying, and appreciating, the Historical Museum Basel, housed in Barfusserkirche.
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Basel Historical Museum – Barfuesserkirche 
Window above the entrance. 
Window above the entrance. 
The window. 
The Basel Historical Museum has been housed in the Barfusserkirche since 1894. On the main floor an exhibit features many aspects of Basel’s history from prehistoric times to the present, as well as religious reminders of the buildings previous function as a former Franciscan church. The lower floor contains various treasures including an extensive array of Basel and Strasbourg medeival tapestries, a special exhibit of a private collection of Baroque silver drinking vessels, and archeological treasures. We spent hours enjoying, and appreciating, the Historical Museum Basel, housed in Barfusserkirche.