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Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

History and tradition
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Basel
Switzerland
Toy Worlds Museum Basle (Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel)
Toy Worlds Museum Basle (Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel)
Toy Worlds Museum Basle (Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel)
They take part in motor races, go to school and play in the park: the dolls and teddy bears in the Toy Worlds Museum Basle invite you to join them on a richly varied journey of discovery. With more than 6000 teddy bears, dolls, toy grocers' shops, doll's houses and miniatures, it is the only one of its kind in Europe. The museum in the heart of Basle's inner city is home to the world's largest collection of teddy bears, numbering more than 2500 in total. Regular special exhibitions on selected themes also serve to widen the diversity displayed by the museum.

In addition to the entertaining exhibition, the Ristorante La Sosta provides an attractive setting in which to linger a while and savour the seasonal dishes and tasty snacks. The museum shop offers an extensive range of gifts and small mementoes. The selection of dolls, teddy bears and miniatures is also of great interest to collectors.

Every room in the Toy Worlds Museum Basle, from the ground floor to the 4th floor, is wheelchair-accessible.

Welcome!
Address

Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

Steinenvorstadt 1
4051
Basel
Switzerland
+41 61 225 95 95
Opening hours
On 26 March 2024
Tuesday - Sunday: 10:00-18:00

Closed on
Museum, Ristorante and Boutique:
Tue. to Sun. from 10 to 18, in December, daily from 10 to 18

Special opening hours

Easter
29.03.2024 | 10 am – 6 pm
31.03.2024 | 10 am – 6 pm
01.04.2024 | 10 am – 6 pm

Labour Day
30.04.2024 | 10 am – 4 pm
01.05.2024 | closed

Ascension Day
09.05.2024 | 10 am – 6 pm

Whitsun
20.05.2024 | 10 am – 6 pm

National Holiday, 1 August
31.07.2024 | 10 am – 4 pm
01.08.2024 | closed

Christmas
24.12.2024 | 10 am – 4 pm
25.12.2024 | closed
26.12.2024 | closed

New Year
31.12.2024 | 10 am – 4 pm
01.01.2025 | closed

mondays in december
02.12.2024 | 10 am – 6 pm
09.12.2024 | 10 am – 6 pm
16.12.2024 | 10 am – 6 pm
30.12.2024 | 10 am – 6 pm

47.554024, 7.589211

Öffentliche Führung im Museum
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Public Guided Tour

Immerse yourself in the exciting collection and special exhibition during a 60-minute guided museum tour. Tours are offered every 1st Saturday of the month at 2 pm and are included in the entrance fee ...

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Grafik zur aktuellen Sonderausstellung "Puppen, Plüsch und Pionierinnengeist - Frauen im Spielwarendesign"
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Elizabeth Magie Phillips – Monopoly day

Monopoly day

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Lenci Puppen
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Story day

Listen to stories written by famous authors like Astrid Lindgren, Trudi Gerster and many others. The stories will be read to you by storytellers.

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Grafik zur aktuellen Sonderausstellung "Puppen, Plüsch und Pionierinnengeist - Frauen im Spielwarendesign"
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Kruse, Morgenthaler, Scavini – doll afternoon

Floral wreaths & plaited hair Wreaths binding for kids aged 10 or over; limited number of participants Registration requested: info@swm-basel.ch

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Foto Selbstgebautes Spielzeug
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Basler Ferienpass: Self-made toys

Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, we will create a funny playmate or companion using fabric, wood and other materials. Minimum age: 8; guided by: Junioratelier Registration: www.basler ...

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Foto Selbstgebautes Spielzeug
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Basler Ferienpass: Self-made toys

Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, we will create a funny playmate or companion using fabric, wood and other materials. Minimum age: 8; guided by: Junioratelier Registration: www.basler ...

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Grafik zur aktuellen Sonderausstellung "Puppen, Plüsch und Pionierinnengeist - Frauen im Spielwarendesign"
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Alma Siedhoff-Buscher – 10 000 wooden toy blocks

10 000 wooden toy blocks

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Foto Selbstgebautes Spielzeug
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Basler Ferienpass: Self-made toys

Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, we will create a funny playmate or companion using fabric, wood and other materials. Minimum age: 8; guided by: Junioratelier Registration: www.basler ...

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Foto Selbstgebautes Spielzeug
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Basler Ferienpass: Self-made toys

Drawing inspiration from the exhibition, we will create a funny playmate or companion using fabric, wood and other materials. Minimum age: 8; guided by: Junioratelier Registration: www.basler ...

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Foto Trickfilmworkshop
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Basler Ferienpass: Animated cartoon workshop

Have you ever thought about producing your own animated cartoon? Using plasticine, paper, a tripod and a camera, you and your friends will create a short animated film and add sound to it. Guided by ...

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Foto Trickfilmworkshop
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Basler Ferienpass: Animated cartoon workshop

Have you ever thought about producing your own animated cartoon? Using plasticine, paper, a tripod and a camera, you and your friends will create a short animated film and add sound to it. Guided by ...

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Ballone an der letzten Sommerparty
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Summerparty

It’s high time for another summer jamboree: pop in and join us for some arts and crafts fun, all kinds of games, and culinary delights.

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Grafik zur aktuellen Sonderausstellung "Puppen, Plüsch und Pionierinnengeist - Frauen im Spielwarendesign"
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Wednesday matinée

Guided tour of the exhibition followed by coffee and cake Registration requested: info@swm-basel.ch

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Grafik zur aktuellen Sonderausstellung "Puppen, Plüsch und Pionierinnengeist - Frauen im Spielwarendesign"
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Libuše Niklová – upcycling PET bottles

Make a fun pet figure with moving parts. Minimum age: 8; limited number of participants Registration requested: info@swm-basel.ch

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Grafik zur aktuellen Sonderausstellung "Puppen, Plüsch und Pionierinnengeist - Frauen im Spielwarendesign"
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Renate Müller – Bauhaus cuddle pillow

Create a throw pillow based on Renate Müller’s designs. For kids aged 5 or over; they must be accompanied by an adult. Limited number of participants. Registration requested: info@swm-basel.ch

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Grafik zur aktuellen Sonderausstellung "Puppen, Plüsch und Pionierinnengeist - Frauen im Spielwarendesign"
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Caroline Märklin – outdoor railway

outdoor railway

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Visual of the current special exhibition "Plush, Play & Pioneers - Women in toy design"
Basel
Plush, Play & Pioneers - Women in toy design

Women have played a key role in creating some of the best known and most popular toys: from classic dolls and plush toys to building sets, from board games to therapeutic educational toys. These women ...

Exhibition
Fassade mit Weihnachtsbeleuchtung
Basel
Christmas exhibition

The 2024 Christmas exhibition is about the thrill of anticipation: how to count down the days until Christmas, and how to sweeten the pre-Christmas season? Visitors travel back to their own childhood ...

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