It happened today: Basel's Museum Opened 1852

November 26, 2025

This insight lists historic events that occurred on the same day in the past.

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Melchior Berri completed his largest work in Basel with the opening of the museum building on Augustinergasse on November 26, 1852, after five years of construction. This building is now known as the Natural History Museum. See wikipedia for more information.

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