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Exhibition
Exhibition

Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

Arte popolare napoletana

Today: 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM

Permanent exhibition

One area of our museum's collection of miniatures is dedi- cated to the Neapolitan folk art of nativity-scene making. The exhibition with its scenes of typical everyday Mediter- ranean life conveys a unique insight into the life of the citizens of 18th-century Naples. The Neapolitan folk art of nativity-scene making originated in the depiction of the Holy Family at the end of the 15th century. The Bourbon King Charles III was responsible for the heyday of Mediterranean nativity-scene making. His passion for the art form was passed on to well-to-do citi- zens, monasteries and churches. Our exhibits on the 3rd floor of the museum were created by the Neapolitan nativity-scene artist Mario Capuano in many months of meticulous craftsmanship. He created a scene covering some 15 m2 whose buildings, figures and more than a hundred accessory items represent an au- thentic depiction of everyday life in 18th-century Naples. Nativity-scene making has been a passion of the Capuano family since 1840. Among their recent important works are nativity scenes for the pilgrimage church in San Giovanni Rotondo and for King Juan Carlos of Spain.


Museum

Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

OpenClosed | 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM

Steinenvorstadt 1,  4051  Basel

Opening Hours

Mo Closed  |  Tu 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM  |  We 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM  |  Th 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM  |  Fr 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM  |  Sa 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM  |  Su 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM

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


Easter 2024

29 March 2024: 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM

31 March 2024: 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM

01 April 2024: 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM


May Day 2024

30 April 2024: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

01 May 2024: Closed


Ascension Day 2024

09 May 2024: 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM


Whitsun 2024

20 May 2024: 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM


Swiss National Holiday 2024

31 July 2024: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

01 August 2024: Closed


Christmas/New Year 2024/2025

24 December 2024: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

25 December 2024: Closed

26 December 2024: Closed

31 December 2024: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM

01 January 2025: Closed


Institution

Toy Worlds Museum Basel

With over 1,000 m2 on four levels, the museum is one of a kind in Europe. lt is located at the heart of downtown Basel and houses the largest collection of antique teddy bears in the world, together with historic dolls, toy grocery stores, dollhouses, carousels, and contemporary miniatures. Visitors from around the world come to marvel at the museum. Special exhibitions on select, fascinating topics are always being featured at the museum. Your own smartphone or tablet can be used as an interactive museum guide. ln-house Wi-Fi makes this service free of charge.

Admission

Standard entry CHF 7.00
Children and youth up to 16 years of age are free
Children up to 12 years of age only when accompanied by an adult

Discounted entry CHF 5.00
Seniors
Persons with disabilities (persons accompanying persons with disabilities who can’t visit the museum on their own qualify for free entry)

The entire building, including the boutique and Ristorante La Sosta, is accessible by wheelchair.

Museums-PASS-Musées Free admission

Swiss Museum Pass Free admission

Access

Barfüsserplatz is just a short stroll of about fifteen minutes from the SBB train station.

Another convenient alternative is the tram – take SBB Tram No. 8 from the train station to Barfüsserplatz or tram No. 11 to the Theater or Barfüsserplatz stop. From Badischer Bahnhof train station, take tram No. 6 to the Barfüsserplatz or Theater stop.

For visitors arriving by car, the carparks near the SBB train station (Centralbahnparking), Elisabethen, Steinen, or Parkhaus Badischer Bahnhof, are highly recommended.

Accessibility

The Museum, Restaurant and Shop are wheelchair-accessible. Access to the restaurant from the entrance area is via a 440 cm long, 110 cm wide ascending ramp (9.41% / 6.24°). A portable ramp can be set up from the entrance area to the shop.

All museum floors are accessible via a lift (door width 79.8 cm, depth 115 cm) with no thresholds or obstructions. The disabled toilet on the 1st floor is wheelchair-accessible: door width 79 cm, sitting height 41 cm, hinged handles and hand-rails are provided. The washbasin is designed for wheelchair users and the mirror positioned lower accordingly.

Floor surfaces:
All museum rooms have parquet floors.
The restaurant and shop have stone floors.

Restaurant:
The restaurant presents no problems for wheelchair users and is accessible via a 440 cm long, 110 cm wide ascending ramp (9.41% / 6.24°).

Shop:
A special mobile, collapsible ramp with side rail (200 cm long, 82 cm wide) is available.

How to get here:
The use of public transport is recommended: From the SBB station, tram No. 8 to the “Barfüsserplatz” stop or tram No. 11 to the “Theater” or “Barfüsserplatz” stop. From the Badischer Bahnhof station, tram No. 6 to the “Barfüsserplatz” or “Theater” stop.

You may also come by car or use the Basle Municipal Disabled Persons Transport Service (Tel. 061 666 66 66, advance notification required!). Stopping briefly in front of the museum to allow passengers to get into or out of the car is permitted. Disabled parking spaces are available in the nearby “Steinen” and “Elisabethen” multistorey car parks.

Special points:
Two wheelchairs are available in the museum for wheelchair users and persons with walking difficulties.

The interactive information systems on the various floors can be pulled down to sitting height.
Exhibition
Exhibition

Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

Arte popolare napoletana

Permanent exhibition

One area of our museum's collection of miniatures is dedi- cated to the Neapolitan folk art of nativity-scene making. The exhibition with its scenes of typical everyday Mediter- ranean life conveys a unique insight into the life of the citizens of 18th-century Naples. The ...
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Exhibition

Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

Fascinating World of Teddy Bears and Dolls

Permanent exhibition

The respect shown to every exhibit on display is evident both within the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel (Toy Worlds Museum Basle) and in its show windows in the prominent pedestrian precinct in the centre of Basel. Adequate space has been given to the displays throughout the ...
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Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

Women in toy design (working title)

08 March 2024 - 27 October 2024

Women have had a strong hand in the design of some of the most popular toys, ranging from classic dolls and plush toys to model building kits. The exhibition portrays remarkable women who were highly successful in the business with a focus on their creative work and struggle ...
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Besucher & Besucherinnen, die im Museumsgang stehen und einer Führung zuhören.
Special

Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

Mittwoch-Matinee: «Frauen im Spielzeugdesign»

03 April 2024 | 10.00 AM - 12.00 PM

Kurzführung durch die Ausstellung «Frauen im Spielzeugdesign». Anschliessend Kaffee und Kuchen im Museumsristorante. Der Eintritt kostet CHF 10.—, Anmeldung an info@swm-basel.notexisting@nodomain.comch

Frauen haben ...
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Special Children

Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

Cas Holman - Schaufenstereröffnung

13 April 2024 | 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM

«Rigamajig» – laut Holman ein «lustiger Haufen von Baukörpern» – besteht aus Brettern, Rädern, Rollen, Muttern, Bolzen und Seilen. Kinder können im Schaufenster die modularen Teile auf beliebige Weise kombinieren und so die Identität der gebauten Figuren mitgestalten. Holman ...
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Event
Guided Tour Barrier-free

Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel

Öffentliche Führung

06 April 2024 | 2.00 PM - 3.00 PM

Während des rund 60-minütigen Rundgangs tauchen Sie in die spannende Welt der Sammlung und in die Themen der Sonderausstellungen ein.

Die öffentlichen Führungen finden jeweils am 1. Samstag des Monats um 14 Uhr statt und sind im Eintrittspreis von CHF 7.- enthalten.
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