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Family Visit to Antikenmuseum Basel

Explore ancient Mediterranean civilizations in Basel with your children.

The Antikenmuseum Basel and Sammlung Ludwig offers a unique opportunity for families to engage with history through its collection of ancient Egyptian, Greek, and Roman artifacts. We recommend checking the official museum website for any specific family-friendly programs or current entry policies before your visit.

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Families can explore the ancient collections through child-oriented self-guided routes and hands-on workshops exploring historical techniques.

The Antikenmuseum Basel and Sammlung Ludwig offers an engaging environment for families to connect with antiquity through thematic trails and object-based learning opportunities in the permanent galleries. Visitors can explore ancient collections using child-oriented self-guided routes or participate in hands-on workshops that introduce historical techniques. These experiences allow children and carers to interact with the museum's history in a way that is both educational and directly grounded in the study of ancient artifacts.

Family highlights

  • Character-led Egypt trail with nine interactive stations
  • Interactive stations explaining Greek pottery techniques
  • Hands-on workshops featuring historical modelling and casting
  • Opportunity to examine original ancient objects
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What children can see and do

Children can follow a character-led trail through Egyptian history or learn about Greek pottery production. Hands-on workshops allow participants to handle original objects and practice traditional crafts like clay modelling and plaster casting.

Age guidance

Minimum ages for workshops vary depending on the specific theme chosen.

Practical information

Workshops require advance arrangement with the museum and may involve a materials fee. Self-guided routes are available within the permanent display areas.

Family Resources at Antikenmuseum Basel and Sammlung Ludwig
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The Antikenmuseum Basel and Sammlung Ludwig offers a variety of interactive experiences, themed trails, and hands-on workshops designed to engage younger visitors. Families can explore ancient cultures through self-guided routes or booked programs, with practical sessions covering historical techniques like clay modelling. These resources provide accessible ways to connect with Mediterranean archaeology.

Kids trail

Egypt: 3,000 Years of Culture on the Nile

Children follow a character named Meret Amun through nine playful stations that explain ancient Egyptian culture.

Practical information: Designed for independent exploration within the Egyptian collection.

Interactive experience

How a Masterpiece Is Created

An interactive exhibit explaining how Greek pottery was formed, decorated, and used, featuring stations suitable for both children and adults.

Practical information: Available within the museum's permanent displays.

Family program

Hands-on Workshops

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Led sessions where young visitors examine original artifacts and learn historical techniques such as modelling in clay or creating plaster casts.

Age guidance: Minimum ages vary by specific workshop theme.

Practical information: Requires advance arrangement; some workshops charge a materials fee.

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