The Cornell Club of Switzerland invites you to a private, English-language guided tour of the Paul Cézanne exhibition at the Fondation Beyeler, on Saturday, 21 March 2026.
About the Fondation Beyeler
The museum in Riehen near Basel is internationally renowned for its outstanding exhibitions, significant collection of classical modernism and contemporary art, and its ambitious event program. Today, the Fondation Beyeler’s collection includes more than 400 works by 91 artists. Each year, curated exhibitions present works from the collection alongside loans from other museums or private collections. The museum building, designed by Renzo Piano, is situated idyllically in a park with mature trees and lily ponds.
About the exhibition and tour
For the first time in its history, the Fondation Beyeler presents a major exhibition devoted to Paul Cézanne, a pioneer of modern art and one of the most influential artists represented in the museum’s collection. The exhibition concentrates on the final and most significant phase of Cézanne’s career, exploring the key themes of his later years, including still lifes, portraits, landscapes, and scenes of bathers.
Bringing together around 80 oil paintings and watercolors, the exhibition offers a vivid insight into Cézanne’s groundbreaking exploration of form, light, and color. These works reveal the artistic innovations that reshaped the course of modern art and continue to inspire generations of artists to this day.
Following the museum visit, for those who wish to join us, we will continue with an early dinner at the nearby Wiesengarten Musetti. The restaurant features an authentic Italian cuisine, inspired by seasonal fresh products and a wine list that includes many regions of Italy. In addition to the main menu, daily specials are communicated at the table.
The dinner can be booked separately from the tour for those who would like to join the group but cannot make the museum visit.
Event details
What
Guided private tour of the Cézanne Exhibition and dinner at restaurant Wisengarten Musseti
When
Saturday, 21 March 2026
Time
16:15: Meeting at the foyer of the Museum
16:30: Private exhibition tour (75 minutes)
18:00: Dinner at restaurant Wisengarten Musseti (a leisurely 5-10 minutes walk from the museum)
Where
• Fondation Beyeler – Baselstrasse 101, 4125 Riehen/Basel
• Restaurant Wiesengarten – Weilstrasse 51, 4125 Riehen
Cost
Museum admission ticket and private tour:
CHF 35.00 per person for dues-paying members
CHF 45.00 per person for all others
Dinner à la carte
CHF 10.00 per person – registration fee to cover water and tea/coffee
Those attending the dinner will order à la carte and pay for their dinner and drinks individually.
Good to know
Cloakrooms
Large bags, umbrellas, etc. are not permitted in the museum and must be handed in at the cloakroom. Small handbags (max. DIM A4) that are carried close to the body can be taken into the exhibition rooms. The museum offers free lockers that can be used without coins.
Getting there
We recommend using public transportation to reach the museum. Travel time is just a few minutes from Basel Badischer Bahnhof and about 25 minutes from Basel SBB. The tram stop is located very close to the museum, and the Riehen train station (S6) is an easy 10-minute walk away. Visitors arriving by car will find nearby parking in the “Zentrum” garage.
Restaurant parking
The Wiesengarten has its own parking lot and there is a public lot just down the street on the right in the direction of Weil am Rhein.
Event registrations are binding and non-refundable.
Important:
• The tour is limited to 20 people. Registration is required by 14 March 2026 and confirmations will be issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Kindly note that the restaurant will hold places until 7 March 2026. Seats are guaranteed up to that date; thereafter, availability will depend on the restaurant’s remaining capacity.
Many thanks to Bernie MacCabe for organizing this Cézanne exhibition tour.
We look forward to seeing you at this fantastic exhibition.