Old toy shops rediscoveredWine cellar ca. 1890/1900, 84 x 35 x 36 cm Manufacturer unknown, GermanyFish shop ca. 1880, 73 x 36 x 36 cm Manufacturer unknown, GermanyKitchen ca. 1920, 115 x 58 x 52 cm Manufacturer unknown, GermanyButcher´s shop ca. 1890, 50 x 24 x 31 cm Manufacturer unknown, Germany Perfumery ca. 1910, 58 x 33 x 38 cm Manufacturer unknown, Germany Early draper's shop ca. 1850/60, 68 x 30 x 52 cm Manufacturer unknown, Germany Toy shop "Penny Toys" ca. 1900, 96 x 53 x 63 cm Manufacturer unknown, Germany"Rudis Werkstatt" ca. 1920, 84 x 50 x 60 cm Manufacturer unknown, GermanyKitchen with chimney hood ca. 1830/40, 54 x 35 x 33 cm Manufacturer unknown, GermanySea cadets' school ca. 1890, 110 x 42 x 41 cm Manufacturer unknown, GermanySea cadets' school, details ca. 1890, 110 x 42 x 41 cm Manufacturer unknown, GermanySwimming baths ca. 1930, 46 x 32 x 26 cm Manufacturer unknown, Germany Students' school ca. 1860/70, 135/54/58 cm Manufacturer unknown, GermanyBear school ca. 1915/20, 48 x 24 x 23 cm Manufacturer unknown, Germany School ca. 1880/90, 75 x 40 x 45 cm Manufacturer unknown, Germany The latestfrom the MuseumThe culinary worldRistorante La SostaThe culinary worldRistorante La SostaFor appetites both great and small. Open daily, with hot dishes available throughout opening hours. To Ristorante La Sosta Including the current special exhibitionPublic toursIncluding the current special exhibitionPublic toursTours are given on the 1st Saturday of each month at 2 p.m. Duration: About 1 hour. To the tours OurOpening hoursOurOpening hoursOpening hours, including holidays, for the museum, boutique, and Ristorante La Sosta. To the opening hours More aboutour collectionMiniatures 1:12Perfection in miniatureThe miniatures tell real or fictitious stories of various kinds with impressive attention to detail and are constructed in a 1:12 scale. It is with this contemporary spin on the art of the dollhouse that the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel fosters the art of modern dollhouse construction.CarrouselsThe world goes round and roundThe various carousels and carnival rides in the collection of the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel constitute another special attraction. Some emulate the originals right down to the last detail, and all of them can be set in motion at the touch of a button.Old doll’s housesAt home in the dollhouse worldThe precious rarities from two centuries are records of a bygone era. They impressively convey the domestic culture, home environment, and self-image of earlier generations. Imagination and attention to detail make them real show-stoppers.
