Basel, Switzerland
Dollhouse Museum

Rediscover your childhood stashed away in this museum.

Also known as the Spielzeug Welten Museum, this unique location contains all sorts of exhibits that will instantly bring you back to your childhood. Unlike many other museums, the exhibits arranged behind glass walls are instantly recognizable and can be found in any playroom or nursery. But the sheer number of toys on display here makes the museum absolutely one of a kind in Europe. Parents, keep a close watch on your children in case they attempt to swipe one of the exhibits to keep! The museum is a toddler’s paradise: teddy bears, miniatures, toy shops, dolls, and dollhouses are among the 6,000 exhibits arranged in tableaux for easy viewing. Even if you’re past the age for playing with such toys, seeing these exhibits will reignite your sense of childlike wonder. And even though physical toys may seem a little dated in today’s world of virtual reality and screen-related gaming, the sheer intricacy and superb craftsmanship of these toys will make you wish they didn’t belong to an almost bygone era.


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Tips Before You Go
Don’t forget to check out the Teddy Bear collection, which is the largest of its kind in the world! And if this stirs in you a desire to have your very own to collection, well look no further, because the Museum gift shop has many mementoes and toys for you to bring a little piece of the museum home with you. Bring enough money though, because you’ll definitely end up getting carried away.
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Steinenvorstadt 1, 4051 Basel, Switzerland