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Historisches Museum Basel - Haus zum Kirschgarten
A compact house museum set across several floors, the Haus zum Kirschgarten recreates upper‑class domestic life from the 1700s and 1800s. Highlights include an extensive clock collection, historic scientific instruments, furniture, porcelain and toys. The rooms are presented as period interiors, and staff provide helpful assistance and English translations via QR codes.
Quick Facts
Opening Hours
| Mon | Closed |
| Tue | Closed |
| Wed | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Thu | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Fri | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sat | 11:00 - 17:00 |
| Sun | 11:00 - 17:00 |
Highlights
- Period rooms laid out as they were originally, detailed displays of clocks and timekeeping instruments, and cabinets of porcelain, silver and toys.
- The museum feels calm and focused, with close-up views of smaller objects rather than large open galleries.
- Exhibits have German labels, with English explanations accessible through the museum’s online tool.
- The building has four floors, so expect several flights of stairs and warm indoor spaces.
Contact Info
+41 61 205 86 00
https://www.hauszumkirschgarten.ch/
Elisabethenstrasse 27, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
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