The Musikmuseum in Basel owns Switzerland's largest collection of musical instruments. It is located in the Lohnhof building, with a history going back over 1000 years.
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Musikmuseum exterior
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Musikmuseum
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Musikmuseum
Until 1995, the building was used as a prison and it was converted by Morger & Degelo Architekten.
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Musikmuseum - former prison cell
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Musikmuseum - former prison cell
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Musikmuseum staircase
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Musikmuseum staircase
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Musikmuseum staircase
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Musikmuseum staircase
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