Profession & craft museums in Basel

The Pharmacy Museum of the University of Basel, founded in 1924 by Josef Anton Häfliger, is a unique institution that provides a comprehensive look into the history of remedies and their production. The museum houses one of the world's largest and most significant collections of pharmacy-related objects, making it a unique destination in Switzerland. Visitors can explore a wide range of exhibits, including pharmacy ceramics, entire pharmacy furnishings, an alchemist's laboratory, mortars, travel pharmacies, books, and medicines from earlier times.

The Feuerwehrmuseum Basel is a unique destination that offers a deep dive into the history of firefighting. The museum's exhibits, some of which are on permanent loan from the Historical Museum Basel, date back to the 13th century. This provides a comprehensive view of the evolution of firefighting techniques and equipment over the centuries.

The Basel Paper Mill, also known as the Swiss Museum for Paper, Writing and Printing, is a unique museum located in the Swiss city of Basel. The museum's primary focus is on the history and techniques of paper production, the art of book printing, bookbinding and writing. Visitors can gain a deep understanding of these crafts and their historical significance.