Toy Worlds Museum Basel

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The Toy Worlds Museum Basel photographed from a roof on Barfüsserplatz.

The Toy World Museum Basel (until March 1, 2012 Doll's House Museum ) is located in the Swiss city ​​of Basel and is the largest museum of its kind in Europe . It belongs to the patron Gigi Oeri , was built by her and opened its doors in 1998.

The exhibition with over 6000 teddy bears, dolls, shops, dollhouses and miniatures is unique in Europe. The museum in downtown Basel houses the world's largest collection of old teddy bears with over 2500 teddies. In addition, there are regular special exhibitions on selected topics.

The museum also has a restaurant and a museum shop with a selection of dolls, teddies and miniatures that is also interesting for collectors.

In the Toy Worlds Museum Basel, all rooms from the ground floor to the fourth floor are wheelchair accessible. Hearing systems are available in the museum for people with impaired hearing or with a hearing aid.

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Coordinates: 47 ° 33 '  N , 7 ° 35'  E ; CH1903:  611330  /  267,041