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Basel Historical Museum
Basel Historical Museum. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

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The Basel Historical Museum (German: Historisches Museum Basel) is one of the largest and most important museums of its kind in Switzerland and a heritage site of national significance. It opened in 1894. The museum is divided into three buildings within the city of Basel: the Barfüsserkirche, Haus zum Kirschgarten and Musikmuseum.

Adapted from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA). Photography via Wikimedia Commons.

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