How are new medicines made? Why do diseases develop? What will healthcare look like in the future? Novartis Pavillon is a learning, event and exhibition space in Basel that explores the big questions around healthcare – a space where everyone can learn about, engage with and be inspired by the wonders of medicine.

Holiday season opening hours of the Novartis Pavillon:

December 24: open until 16:00
December 25&26: closed
December 29: closed
December 31: open until 16:00
January 1 & 2: closed
January 3: Regular opening hours

 

Opening hours

Novartis Pavillon Café

Café

Open from Tue. - Fri. 8:00 - 18:00, Sat. - Sun. 10:00 - 18:00
Visitors at the station: from lab to patient

Exhibition

Wonders of Medicine open from Tue. - Sun. 10:00 - 18:00
Visitor uses the time scanner from the History of Medicine section | ©Rasmus Hjortshøj - COAST

What to expect

Novartis Pavillon is home to incredible ideas and moments of discovery! Inside, you’ll find the interactive exhibition Wonders of Medicine that explores the past, present and future of medicine, healthcare and sciences.
Take a look inside
Novartis Pavillon Event: International Women's Day

Events

Find out about the upcoming events at the Novartis Pavillon.
Novartis Pavillon Events
Novartis Pavillon art projection drone shot ©aluarts

Where science meets art

Novartis Pavillon unites science, sustainability and artistic expression covered by a zero-energy media façade - a network of more than 30'000 LED cores, powered by energy-generating solar panels that light up at night.
Art projects for the Novartis Pavillon
Fragility of Life - patient booth

Teacher section

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Welcome Wall "Wonders of Medicine"

Plan your visit

Find out everything you need to know before you visit.
All you need to know

 

Visit Novartis Pavillon

Experience the wonders of medicine for yourself. Pre-book your ticket today to explore the inspiring architecture and thought-provoking exhibits at Novartis Pavillon.

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Where next?

View from the Novartis Campus to Basel

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Groups of people in discussion in a lounge on Novartis Campus

Working on the Novartis Campus

An office on the Novartis Campus
Two people in conversation amongst trees and lawns on campus

Inside the Novartis Campus

What's inside

 

Important information
 

Keeping you safe

We’re following government guidelines and taking measures to make your visit as safe and enjoyable as possible.

Accessibility

Everyone should be able to experience the wonders of medicine. Find out here how we’re making Novartis Pavillon as accessible and inclusive as possible.

Venue hire

Novartis Pavillon makes an extraordinary venue for conferences, presentations and scientific receptions.