Toy Worlds Museum Basel
About This Museum
Tucked away in the heart of Basel, the Toy Worlds Museum isn't just a collection of playthings; it's a sprawling, four-story journey into the very soul of childhood across centuries. You wander from floor to floor, each one a new revelation, surrounded by the silent stories of countless dolls, steadfast teddy bears, and impossibly intricate miniature worlds. The sheer scale is breathtaking—it feels like you've stepped inside a giant's whimsical cabinet of curiosities. It’s a place that rekindles your own memories while showing you the universal language of toys.
Collection Highlights
You'll find everything from antique bisque dolls with their delicate porcelain faces to classic Steiff teddy bears that look ready for a hug. Don't miss the mesmerizing miniature displays—entire towns and bustling scenes carved into exquisite detail, where you can easily lose yourself for an hour just spotting all the tiny happenings.
Visitor Information
It's wonderfully located at Steinenvorstadt 1, making it an easy stop while exploring Basel. Give yourself a good couple of hours to really soak it all in without feeling rushed—there's just so much to see and delight in.
Architecture & Building
Housed in a handsome, traditional Basel townhouse that gives it an intimate, almost residential feel from the outside, which makes the vast collection inside all the more surprising.
Contact & Location
Address: Spielzeug Welten, 1, Steinenvorstadt, Vorstädte, Grossbasel, Basel, Basel-Stadt, 4051, Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera/Svizra
Phone: +41 61 225 95 95
Website: Visit Website
