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Visiting Museum Tinguely with Children

A guide for families exploring Jean Tinguely’s mechanical sculptures in Basel.

Museum Tinguely offers a unique, interactive environment that often fascinates younger visitors through movement and sound. As you prepare for your family visit, we recommend checking the official website for any current activity sheets or specific policies that may assist in planning your time with kids. Ensuring you have the latest information helps make your experience at this riverside venue smoother for everyone.

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Museum Tinguely offers engaging activities for families, including recurring guided tours, interactive Sunday events, and a weekly creative club for children.

Museum Tinguely offers a welcoming environment for families to explore the mechanical and kinetic art of Jean Tinguely. Visitors can engage with the collection through specialized programming, including guided family tours and inclusive Sunday events held during major exhibitions. For younger audiences aged 8 and over, the weekly creative club provides opportunities for artistic experimentation. This variety of activities allows families to experience the museum’s unique artistic focus together.

Family highlights

  • Public guided tours for families held on the last Saturday of each month.
  • Inclusive Family Sundays held during major temporary exhibitions.
  • Weekly Kinderclub offering creative experimentation in the studio.
  • Birthday parties featuring a guided tour and creative studio time.
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What children can see and do

Families can explore Jean Tinguely's mechanical art through guided tours, attend special inclusive Family Sundays during major temporary exhibitions, and participate in creative studio workshops.

Age guidance

The Kinderclub is specifically designed for children aged 8 and over.

Practical information

Children under 16 receive free museum admission. Some activities, such as the public family tour, do not require booking, while others like the Kinderclub trial or birthday parties require advance notice.

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Museum Tinguely provides a variety of engaging experiences for visitors of all ages, including interactive workshops, recurring guided tours, and special family-focused events. These programs encourage collaborative exploration and creative expression within the museum's unique artistic environment.

Family tour

Public guided tour for families

60–60 min

On every last Saturday of the month, the museum hosts a public guided tour especially designed for families and friends to explore the collection together.

Age guidance: Open to everyone from the very young to the young at heart.

Practical information: Takes place 2-3 pm; no booking required; costs museum admission.

Family program

Kinderclub

Ages 8+180–180 minPaidBooking required

Participants explore a new museum exhibit each week and then design, build, and experiment in the studio either individually or in groups.

Age guidance: For children aged 8 and over.

Practical information: Wednesdays 2-5 pm (except school holidays). Fee is 5 CHF. Call +41 61 688 92 70 for a trial.

Family program

Family Sundays

Free

These events are held within the context of major temporary exhibitions and participation is free with a valid museum ticket.

Practical information: Check the museum events calendar for upcoming dates.

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