MUKS – Museum Kultur und Spiel Riehen

Riehen
Switzerland
Spielzeugmuseum
History and tradition
The most beautiful toy museum in Switzerland is located in the former mansion of the mayor of Basel, Johann Rudolf Wettstein. The 17th-century building is located in the heart of the oldvillage ofRiehen. It hosts a remarkable collection of dolls, model railways, boxes of building blocks, dolls' houses, toy shops, tin figures and much more from between 1780 and 1950.

The village museum presents everyday life in Riehen in the early 20th century. The wine cellar demonstrates the importance of viniculture, and special exhibitions, guided tours and workshops for children and adults complement the range of offers.

47.584149420046, 7.6493254662704

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MUKS – Museum Kultur und Spiel Riehen

Baselstrasse 34
4125
Riehen
Switzerland
Opening hours
Open all year from
Monday: 11:00-17:00
Wednesday - Sunday: 11:00-17:00

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+41 61 646 81 00
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Currently and upcoming

verkleidete Kinder
Event
The museum gang

Are you looking for other children who also want to do activities together and decide for themselves? Then we're probably looking for you! What exactly we will do in the gang also depends on your ...

Kinder vor einem Plipchart
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The radio gang

Are you 12 to 15 years old and want to have your voice heard on the radio? Are you interested in music? Would you like to conduct interviews, write stories, learn about technology or record an audio ...

Ausstellungsfoto
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Short introductions

These short Sunday introductions will give you all the knowledge you need to visit the "Monster" exhibition - including a dose of courage! With Leonie Beck / Márcia Howald. For young and old monster ...

Person leuchtet mit einer Taschenlampe auf ein Objekt im Dunkeln
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INPUT "MUKS in conversation"

"Don't be afraid of fear, because you know the feeling will pass." So sings German singer-songwriter Olli Schulz for Elmo, the lovable monster on Sesame Street. But what is behind the fear that has ...

Eine Gruppe Kinder
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Mini gang

For a year now, there has been a mini gang for younger people interested in gangs! We meet every two weeks for gang activities in and around MUKS. In the gang you can try out games and invent new ones ...

Gewimmel in der Ausstellung
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Family afternoon

Do the long days also awaken your desire for adventure and discovery? On our family afternoon, children and their adult companions go on an expedition through the MUKS, explore crazy animal worlds, go ...

Bastelsituation
Event
Drop in and join in...

We delve into our treasure trove and bring material treasures to light. Young and old (and vice versa) create fabulous works from them. And yes, recycling is encouraged! So bring a passion for ...

Altes Foto vom jüdischen Heim La Charmille
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Vernissage "Sheep, schnitzel, shared rooms"

The MUKS cordially invites you to the vernissage of the exhibition and publication of the same name "Shabbat, Schnitzel, Mehrbettzimmer. Life in the Jewish retirement home 'La Charmille' in Riehen ...

Schwarz Weiss Foto La Charmille
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Closing time in the museum

Countless biographies, stories, themes and not least recipes can be found in the special exhibition "Shabbes, Schnitzel, Mehrbettzimmer" on the former Jewish retirement home "La Charmille". Silvio ...

Strassenkreide
Event
Drop in and join in...

We delve into our treasure trove and bring material treasures to light. Young and old (and vice versa) create fabulous works from them. And yes, recycling is encouraged! So bring a passion for ...