Museums Night 2019 – hats make people!

The next Museums Night will take place on Friday, 18 January, 2019.

Everything revolves around hats on this Museums Night. We have put together a varied program for you in a tidy package including hat performance, magic, workshop, photo shoots, and much more. Of course, you can also become active and creative again yourself. Take a look inside and be inspired.

Tape that Hat from «Tape That»
The internationally renowned Berlin artist collective «Tape That» has already performed live all over the world. The group impresses with their art using adhesive tape, a thoroughly novel and unusual art form. In their eight-hour live performance, the artists will create their interpretation of a hat in our shop window. The work of art which will be finished by the end of the Museums Night is unique and can only be seen here.
Suitable for children
From 18 to 2, nonstop

Hat on
We are getting an original hat made especially for the Museums Night 2019. But of course in a limited edition. That is why they will only be available while stocks last. Thus, don’t hesitate and prove your courage to wear a hat.
Suitable for children
From 18 to 2, nonstop

The milliner
For one night, Caroline Felber and her team of Hüte & Mützen GmbH in Lucerne are relocating their studio to the Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. They will show how these individual accessories are created in a workshop atmosphere and give information about their rare craft to those interested.
Suitable for children
From 18 to 2, nonstop

Conjured from the hat
«Magrée», the multiple Swiss master of magic promises «Magic Moments.» This exceptional phenomenon in the world of magic will conjure interactive illusions out of the hat and captivate the audience. Be amazed.
Suitable for children
From 18 to 2, nonstop

Pimp up your hat
In the workshop you work on a hat yourself. The hat designers will help you to create your very own head artwork. A large selection of all the material you need will be at your disposal. Of course, you can take your creation home with you and wear it right away. Take a photo wearing a hat and share it with your friends on social media. We look forward to it. Hats off to hats! Let your imagination run free.
Suitable for children
From 18 to 2, nonstop

Hats make people
Get a photo of you with your favorite hat in the best light. We will provide a diverse selection of hats for this purpose that you can test out on site. We look forward to many photos, even selfies are allowed J Prove: Hats off to hats!
Suitable for children
From 18 to 2, nonstop

Make a hat of felt
«ChaPeau,» the most well-known representative of chapeaugraphy, presents this original speed-comedy transformation show. Hats in many forms will be created from a felt ring depending on how he turns and folds it. Thus, the magician and comedian slips quickly into the skin of very different characters. «ChaPeau,» the original since 1985.
Suitable for children
From 18 to 2, nonstop

Rendezvous with a thimblerigger
He is the number one magician in Europe and has developed a very special form of the thimblerig, «Der grosse Bagatello» (the big bagatello). He challenges the attention of his audience with grandiose tricks. His tools are three nutshells and a green ball. In addition to that, a lot of speed and lots of magic tricks.
Suitable for children
From 18 to 2, nonstop

Catch the hat
Who catches the hat the fastest? Come by and prove your skill in the game against other visitors. Those who collect the most hats thanks to the cleverest tactics and a bit of luck win a small prize.
Suitable for children
From 18 to 2, nonstop

For large and small appetites
Don’t forget, the kitchen team at Ristorante La Sosta will conjure up all sorts of delicacies to keep you feeling invigorated. And that all night long. Come by and enjoy culinary highlights. Bon appétit.

The Museums Night is an event organised by the Museums Basel and the Culture
Department Basel-City. On the 18th of January 2019, 36 museums and cultural
institutions will be offering a rich program from 18:00 to 2:00 pm:
www.museumsnacht.ch