Look to your left for a gray wooden building with a gabled, or triangular, roof, instantly recognizable by the massive, brightly colored geometric mural plastered right across its exterior.
We are a little ways out from the grandeur of Hotel Les Trois Rois, but the stories held inside the Jewish Museum of Switzerland are just as monumental. You might expect to find only ancient religious artifacts inside, but cultural preservation goes much wider. The collections actually detail the modern lives of individuals who produce films, holding records that track the rise of early film production companies. It is fascinating to realize that among the historical texts, there are stories of pioneering producers who helped build the global entertainment industry. This place documents an entire spectrum of life, celebrating people who shaped art and media.
By the way, if you want to explore these exhibits, the museum is open every day from eleven in the morning until five in the afternoon. This building is a fantastic tribute to sheer cultural survival. Take all the time you need here, and whenever you are ready, we can head to the next stop at the University Library Basel.
