Switzerland’s Fondation Beyeler opens £109.7m expansion
The Basel institution has added three new structures designed by the Swiss architect Peter Zumthor, while also extending its grounds
The Fondation Beyeler, an art museum in Basel, Switzerland, is set to open a new expansion this weekend. The museum, known for its collection of Modern art including works by Claude Monet, Piet Mondrian, and Pablo Picasso, has invested around £109.7 million in expanding its internal space with three new structures designed by Swiss architect Peter Zumthor.
The principal new gallery building, the Wyss building, named after Swiss entrepreneur Hansjörg Wyss, will add 1,500 square meters of exhibition space. The museum's grounds have also been expanded to nearly 20,000 square meters and feature works by artists such as Rachel Whiteread, Pierre Huyghe, and Louise Bourgeois. The new landscaping was supported by Christoph and Sibylla Müller.
The museum will host a new exhibition, Constellations, from 5 September 2027, showcasing 150 Modern and contemporary works from the Beyeler collection and other affiliated collections. The museum's director, Sam Keller, announced a limited inauguration period from 26 September to 14 January 2027 to optimize processes based on visitor feedback.
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