Basel Museums Night: Japan!

Friday, 19 January 2024, 6 pm - 2 am
Vitra Campus

A journey of discovery through Japan
For this year's Basel Museums Night, an extensive programme with a focus on Japanese architecture and design will be offered on the Vitra Campus. Experience the exciting story behind the »Umbrella House« on the Vitra Campus. Learn more about the centuries-old art of origami folding in a workshop, or take a journey around the world during a guided tour of the exhibition »Iwan Baan. Moments of Architecture«! At the Vitra Schaudepot, a captivating performance merges Japanese music and design. Hot meals and drinks will be available at the Depot Deli and at the VitraHaus Café.

Programme

Origami workshop (DE/EN)
Vitra Schaudepot Lab, 6 - 11 pm

Get to know the centuries-old Japanese art of paper folding.

Umbrella House (DE/EN)
Experience the fascinating history of the Umbrella House and learn more about its journey from Japan to the Vitra Campus.

Guided tour in German: 7 pm
Guided tour in English: 9 pm

Awake objects
7:30 pm, 8:30 pm, 9:30 pm, Vitra Schaudepot

Music and Japanese design: a captivating performance at the Vitra Schaudepot

Tane Garden House (DE/EN)
Gain insights into the traditional craftsmanship methods used in the construction of the Tane Garden House.

Guided tour in German: 9:30 pm
Guided tour in English: 7:30 pm

Iwan Baan. Moments of Architecture (DE/EN)
Vitra Design Museum

Explore the world of architecture through the lens of photographer Iwan Baan.

Guided tours in German: 8 pm, 10 pm, 10:30 pm
Guided tour in English: 8:30 pm

Food and drinks: hot meals and drinks at the Depot Deli and VitraHaus Café

Basel Museums Night is an event by museen basel and the Division of Cultural Affairs, Canton of Basel-Stadt. On 19 January 2024, 41 museums and cultural institutions will offer an extensive programme from 6 pm to 2 am: www.museumsnacht.ch/en

Tickets can be bought on 19 January 2024 from 6 pm at the Vitra Design Museum.
Information about advance sale: www.museumsnacht.ch/en
Admission: € 25

During Basel Museums Night, the Vitra Campus can be reached from Basel on the purple and light green shuttle lines.

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