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Swiss Architecture Museum

Coordinates: 47°33′13″N 7°35′27″E / 47.55361°N 7.59083°E / 47.55361; 7.59083
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Swiss Architecture Museum (S AM)
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Former name
Architekturmuseum AM
Established1984
LocationBasel, Switzerland
TypeArchitecture museum
Visitors34,424 (2018)
DirectorAndreas Ruby
ArchitectPeter Märkli (interiors)
Websitewww.sam-basel.org

The S AM Swiss Architecture Museum (German: S AM Schweizerisches Architekturmuseum) is an architecture museum in Basel, Switzerland. Through its program of temporary exhibitions and events, it contributes to international debates on architecture and urban development as well as related socio-political aspects. In addition, the museum issues publications and holds special events in conjunction with the exhibitions. Its premises are located within the Kunsthalle Basel.

Exhibitions

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Since its foundation, the museum has realised over 170 exhibitions. Events in the form of lectures, discussions, talks, workshops, guided tours, and numerous publications accompany the exhibitions.

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47°33′13″N 7°35′27″E / 47.55361°N 7.59083°E / 47.55361; 7.59083