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Visiting HEK – House of Electronic Arts with Kids

Practical guidance for exploring digital art and media installations as a family in Münchenstein.

HEK offers an engaging look into contemporary digital media and technology through interactive installations and creative programs. This page helps you prepare for your family visit. Please verify current programming or specific family-oriented workshops via the official HEK website before your arrival.

HEK – House of Electronic Arts
2 family activities
Family visits at HEK
HEK offers recurring family days featuring creative workshops and guided tours, alongside the BitFabrik digital programming club for older children.

HEK – House of Electronic Arts provides interactive engagement for families interested in exploring the world of digital media and technology. Through specialized workshops and artistically focused activities, the venue offers a space for younger visitors to interact with digital art concepts. Recommended for children ages 7 and up, the environment encourages creative exploration through hands-on experiences designed to bridge the gap between art, performance, and technical skill.

Recommended age: Ages 7+

Family highlights

  • Short child-friendly tours of digital art exhibitions
  • Hands-on creative workshops for families
  • BitFabrik programming club for creating robots and games
  • Free museum entry for children up to age 16
Family visit essentials
Useful expectations and practical guidance in one place

What children can see and do

Families can participate in short child-friendly exhibition tours and hands-on creative workshops. Older children can join programming clubs to build robots, create pixel stories, and develop games.

Age guidance

Family-day workshops are recommended for ages 7 and up, with younger siblings also welcome. The BitFabrik club is designed for children ages 9 to 14.

Practical information

Children through age 16 enjoy free admission to exhibitions. Family-day workshops typically cost CHF 5, with free entry for Familienpass Plus and KulturLegi holders. Adults must accompany children during family-day activities, which do not require advance registration.

Family Activities and Workshops
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HEK – House of Electronic Arts offers diverse family programs designed to explore digital creativity. Visitors can participate in guided tours and workshops that accommodate various age groups, ranging from interactive programming clubs to hands-on creative sessions. Practical details regarding age suitability, duration, and booking requirements vary by activity.

Family program

Family Day Workshops

Ages 7+60–60 minPaid

Family days feature short, child-friendly tours of current digital-art exhibitions followed by a practical creative workshop. Parents are encouraged to accompany and participate with their children.

Age guidance: Recommended from age 7, but younger siblings are welcome to attend.

Practical information: Participation typically costs CHF 5, though it is free for Familienpass Plus and KulturLegi holders. No advance registration is required.

Family program

BitFabrik

Ages 9–14180–180 minPaidBooking required

In this coding club, participants learn how digital media and computers work while creating projects like dancing robots, pixel stories, and mini-games. No prior experience is needed.

Age guidance: Specifically designed for children and teens ages 9 to 14.

Practical information: The club runs in two three-hour Saturday sessions and requires a paid booking in advance.

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