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Family Visit to Fondation Beyeler

Practical tips for exploring modern art in the Riehen park landscape with children.

Fondation Beyeler offers a serene environment for families to explore modern and contemporary art in the heart of Riehen. We recommend verifying current family-friendly policies, age-specific programming, and facility details on the official museum website before your arrival to ensure a smooth visit.

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Family visits at the Fondation Beyeler
The Fondation Beyeler offers families interactive tours, creative workshops, and storytelling sessions designed to explore art together.

The Fondation Beyeler in Riehen provides a range of artistic engagement opportunities designed for families to explore modern and contemporary art together. The museum offers specific programmes tailored to children between the ages of three and ten, focusing on interactive tours, creative workshops, and storytelling sessions. These experiences invite parents and carers to participate alongside their children, encouraging a practical and imaginative connection with the works on display.

Recommended age: Ages 3–10

Family highlights

  • Interactive family tours for children aged six to ten.
  • Creative workshops focused on artistic experimentation for children aged six to ten.
  • Storytelling sessions for children aged three to six set in front of artworks.
  • Twice-yearly Family Day event with workshops, tours, and games in the park.
Family visit essentials
Useful expectations and practical guidance in one place

What children can see and do

Families can explore current exhibitions, participate in practical workshops using various artistic techniques, enjoy storytelling sessions on a dedicated carpet, or join seasonal events featuring museum games in the park and studio spaces.

Age guidance

Specific activities are tailored for children aged three to six (storytelling) and six to ten (tours and workshops), always accompanied by parents.

Practical information

Events and workshops often require checking the online calendar for specific dates and booking availability. When weather does not permit outdoor activities, three studio spaces are available for creative work.

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The Fondation Beyeler offers a variety of educational and creative resources designed to engage children of different ages with modern art. Families can participate in interactive tours, hands-on workshops, and storytelling sessions, all of which require prior booking to ensure a meaningful visitor experience.

Family tour

Family Tours

Ages 6–10Booking required

These interactive family tours for children aged six to ten, accompanied by their parents, offer a playful experience of art for young and old alike.

Age guidance: For children aged six to ten.

Practical information: Tours are conducted in German.

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Workshops for children

Ages 6–10Booking required

The focus of our workshops for children aged six to ten is on experimentation with artistic techniques, offering a feast of fun and enabling the children to let their imagination run free.

Age guidance: For children aged six to ten.

Practical information: Children can take home the results of their creative efforts.

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Storytelling carpet

Ages 3–6Booking required

Children aged three to six and their parents are invited to take a seat on a brightly colored carpet in front of works in the current exhibition to listen to stories or make up tales of their own.

Age guidance: For children aged three to six.

Practical information: Stories are presented in an age-appropriate way.

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Family visit FAQ
Common questions from parents and caregivers
Read practical answers about visiting this museum with children, then open the complete FAQ for more planning information.

Are there special museum programs for school groups at Fondation Beyeler?

Yes, Fondation Beyeler offers specialized activities and learning packages specifically designed for school classes.

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