Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
Four floors displaying thousands of antique teddy bears, dollhouses and mechanical toys, said to be one of the world's largest teddy bear collections.
The Spielzeug Welten Museum is located on Steinenvorstadt, next to Barfüsserplatz. Its four exhibition floors hold about 6,000 antique toys, including many teddy bears, detailed dollhouses, shop models and mechanical toys. There are also regular special exhibitions of fashion and jewelry. Most of the collection dates from the 19th century to the early 20th century, giving it a strong sense of nostalgia that appeals to both adults and children. The ground floor has a restaurant and a gift shop. Open daily. Admission is charged.
Opening hours
Daily 10:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Basel Christmas Market
- Tinguely Fountain
- Historical Museum Basel – Barfüsserkirche
- Museum der Kulturen Basel
- Natural History Museum Basel
- Basel Minster
- Antikenmuseum Basel
- Basel Town Hall & Marktplatz