They are small or large, soft or hard, angular or round, fluffy or smooth. They have a simple handle or a shiny gold chain and can be called Falabella, Pompadour, Kelly bag or Ridicule. Very few objects in everyday life can be found in as many forms and designs as the bag – especially a woman’s handbag.
Bags full of surprises In honor of our special exhibition Bags – Icons & investments we are holding a big competition where you can bag attractive prizes. We are looking for the fanciest, funniest and most romantic ideas on how to turn a normal bag into a work of art. What’s possible is shown by the bags in the exhibition. So, if you want to pack some inspiration into your bag before you take part in the competition, why not visit the special exhibition?
Participation is easy Participation is both simple and free. All you need is the official bag, which will be ready for pickup at the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel starting 19 October 2019. After that, imagination is needed. But beware: in the end, the creation should be able to stand on its own. If it fulfills this requirement, the artwork should be given to us by 15 December 2019 at the latest.
Take part in the decision The creations will be on display in our display window from 25 January to 22 March 2020. If more than 100 bags are submitted, there will be a prejudging session for reasons of space. The audience will select the winners from 25 January to 16 February 2020. Voting can be done online or with cards available at the museum. The creations that score the most points in voting win.
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, Tuesday to Sunday from 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM Museum, in December, daily from 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM
Institution
Toy Worlds Museum Baste
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 Basle 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
CHF 7.–/5.– Free admission for children up to 16. Please note that children must be accompanied by an adult
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.
Mo 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | Tu 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | We 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | Th 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | Fr 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | Sa 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | Su 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM
The museum shop offers an unparalleled selection of decorative gifts and unique little mementoes. Collectors are greeted by a variety of miniatures, teddy bears, and dolls from famous artists and manufacturers the world over.
Mo 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | Tu 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | We 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | Th 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | Fr 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | Sa 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM | Su 9.30 AM - 6.00 PM
The Ristorante La Sosta pampers its guests year-round with seasonal dishes, fresh snacks, enticing desserts, fine sweets, cool drinks, and warm meals all day - outside on the boulevard as weil, if the weather cooperates.
You can visit Ristorante La Sosta even if you don’t enter the museum!
