The Pavillon can also be used as a study space without prior registration - initially as a pilot project until July 31, 2026.

NB: From the second half of June onward, an exhibition will be held in the Novartis Pavillon Foyer. Therefore, the foyer will not be available for use as a learning space from June 12 through the end of August 2026.

Opening hours
Monday closed
Tuesday-Friday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Saturday-Sunday 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.

No obligation to purchase food/refreshments, no picnics.

Usable areas:

• Foyer (except while events are being held)
  15 - 20 spaces with a small table and chairs and approx. 8 sofa places
• Café
  Standing tables and small tables (with max. 8 spaces)
  This area is available to a limited extent as a study space. Café visitors are given priority (incl. during lunchtime; please make the spaces available for guests who are dining). 
• Public WiFi available

In this multi-purpose space, all are welcome to gather, engage in activities, read, learn, unwind, move to music, work, or simply spend time together. The Foyer Public is free of charge and generally open Tuesday through Sunday from 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. (Closures or early closings may occur—these will be posted on the weekly schedule).

Information, rules, and opening hours:

https://www.theater-basel.ch/en/foyerpublic

For night owls and early birds: Access the self-service library outside of regular opening hours.

Information, rules, and opening hours for each location are provided here:

Open Library

Pilot project 2026: Roche Study Lab
(a repeat is planned, probably in January 2027)

Project period:
5 – 23 January 2026
Monday – Friday
7 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Registration:
Registration via QR code (PDF)
Registration via website