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Where was the first public museum of art opened in 1661?

Basel, Switzerland.

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Why: The city of Basel in Switzerland opened the first public museum of art, the Kunstmuseum Basel, in 1661.

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Answer: Basel, Switzerland. The city of Basel in Switzerland opened the first public museum of art, the Kunstmuseum Basel, in 1661.

  1. Art en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art
    In 1661, the city of Basel, in Switzerland, opened the first public museum of art
    Checked 2026-11-07.

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