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Visiting Museum der Kulturen Basel with Kids

Practical tips and essential information for your family journey through global cultures in Basel.

The Museum der Kulturen Basel offers a window into diverse global societies, making it an engaging space for curious minds. This page provides guidance for families planning a visit to ensure you make the most of your time exploring these international collections. Please check the official museum channels for the latest information on family-friendly policies or specific youth programs.

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Family visits at the Museum der Kulturen Basel
The Museum der Kulturen Basel offers regular family workshops combining playful exhibition tours with creative studio sessions.

The Museum der Kulturen Basel provides a variety of engagement opportunities for younger visitors, ranging from preschool sessions to programmes for older children. Families are encouraged to explore global cultural themes through storytelling and hands-on activities within the museum studio. Educational workshops and self-guided activity booklets offer accessible ways for visitors to connect with the collections together during their visit in Basel.

Recommended age: Ages 2–18

Family highlights

  • Regular family workshops held on the first Sunday of the month
  • Dedicated museum studio for creative hands-on activities
  • Free activity booklets for independent exhibition exploration
  • Free admission for children up to age 12
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What children can see and do

Families can participate in themed workshops, typically held on the first Sunday of the month, or use self-guided activity booklets to explore exhibitions like 'Everything Is Alive'.

Age guidance

Workshops are tailored to different age groups, including preschool sessions starting from age 2 and specific sessions for children aged 6 or 8 and older.

Practical information

Children through age 12 enter for free, while youth aged 13–18 are eligible for a reduced rate. Advance registration for workshops is recommended due to limited capacity, with materials fees applicable for some sessions.

Family Experiences at Museum der Kulturen Basel
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The Museum der Kulturen Basel offers a variety of resources designed to engage visitors of all ages with its ethnographic collections. Families can participate in guided workshops or utilize independent activity materials to explore cultural themes together. These programs support different developmental stages, with some sessions requiring advance registration while others are available for self-guided use.

Family program

Family Workshops

Ages 2+60–150 minBooking required

Children and accompanying adults explore an exhibition theme through a playful guided visit and then make something in the museum studio inspired by the objects and stories they have encountered.

Age guidance: Programmes are offered for different ages, including preschool sessions from age 2 and workshops for children from ages 6 or 8.

Practical information: Places are limited and advance registration is recommended. Many workshops are free with a CHF 5 materials charge; some are entirely free.

Activity sheet

Everything Is Alive Activity Booklet

Ages 6–12Free

This resource is designed for primary-school-age children and their families to engage with the 'Everything Is Alive' exhibition at their own pace.

Age guidance: Targeted at primary-school-age children.

Practical information: Available for independent use during museum hours.

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