Our pick for the Top 5 Museums in Basel for kids:
- Spielzeug Welten Museum: This museum is very central to the old town and has improved over the years with ride on animals for the kids to use while looking at the fascinating displays that animate with the push of a button. They often have hands on kids activities throughout the year.
- Spielzug Museum Riehen: This museum has a small play room next to its exhibit of the history of toys. The best part of this museum however are its hands on special exhibits that are held at various times throughout the year.
- Basel Papiermühle: Along with being located in a beautiful part of town, the paper mill has many hands on experiences for kids and adults to experience.
- Natural History Museum * : The most kid friendly part of this museum is the section on insects or dinosaurs. We love that you can pop in for a free hour once in awhile just to see one or two things at a time.
- Family Days at Fondation Beyeler : Hands down the BEST time to visit with kids. On these days there are all kids of hands on workshops for young kids making it much more interesting.
Spielzeug Welten Museum
(Basel Stadt) Museum filled with a large array of vintage toys. Buttons trigger light & animations... READ MORE |
Spielzug Museum
(Riehen, BL) Museum filled with vintage toys & a small play room. The special exhibits are great... READ MORE |
Museum Tinguely
(Basel Stadt) Interactive museum where everything moves, rattles, and comes alive with ... READ MORE |
LEbrickGO Museum
(Binningen, BL) The only museum in Switzerland with a unique and extensive collection of LEGO... READ MORE |
Basel Paper Musuem
(Basel Stadt) You can watch the production and printing of handmade paper and at even try it yourself... READ MORE |
Natural History Museum
(Basel Stadt) Wonderful museum to explore the history of the earth, dinos, solar system, minerals, & insects... READ MORE |
House of Electronic Arts
(Munchenstein, BL) Great kid friendly workshops offered throughout the year including building robots, |
Kunstmuseum
(Basel Stadt) First Sunday is Family Day with workshops, family tours, the Open Studio... READ MORE |
Cartoonmuseum
(Basel Stadt) Museum devoted to satirical art. Occasional interactive activities are held for kids... READ MORE |
Fondation Beyeler
(Riehen, BL) World class art museum with interactive, family friendly art experiences held several times throughout the year...READ MORE |
Hoosesaggmuseum
(Basel Stadt) Amusing stop to take a peek in this window to see the smallest museum in Basel... READ MORE |
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Museum Basel Land
(Liestal, BL) Is a lively theme museum focusing on linking the past with the past and the local with the global. Natural and cultural sciences are presented with many family friendly exhibitions during the year. http://www.museum.bl.ch |
Anatomical Museum
(Basel Stadt) Exhibitions explain specific areas of anatomy and connected sciences in a way, which is understandable for all visitors. Best for older children as some may find the displays disturbing. |
Swiss Fire Dept Museum
(Basel Stadt) Explore the history of the fire department with interesting exhibits on display, some dating back to the 13th century. |
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Museums just a short drive outside Basel (~1hr or less)
Vitra Design Museum | Wiel am Rein
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Augusta Raurica | Augst, CH
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Dinosaur Museum | Frick
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Schweizer Kindermuseum |
Baden
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Saurier Museum | Aathal
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Museums a bit further away (~1hr from Basel)
Technorama | Winterthur, CH
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Swiss Museum of Transport | Lucerne, CH
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Glasi Hergiswil | Hergiswil, CH
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Kindermuseum Creaviva | Bern, CH
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Sensorium | Rüttihubelbad
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Museums a bit further away (>1hr from Basel)
Deutsches Museum, Munich, DE
The kids kingdom is an entire floor dedicated to amazing hands on experiences for kids. See Kids&C0 |
Castles & Historic Places to Explore Near Basel
Castle Hallwyl (Aargau)
(1.5hr by train. Basel > Lenzburg by train and then bus 395 just outside the station will take you to "Schloss Hallwyl") The surrounding area offers beautiful walking and bike riding trails. It is worth a visit!! |
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