Dollhouse Museum

Museum Museum exhibiting historic dollhouses and miniature furnishings

Private collection-turned-museum in Basel exhibiting historic dollhouses, miniatures and period furniture; families and collectors browse meticulously scaled interiors and rotating exhibitions.

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Dollhouse Museum
Dollhouse Museum (Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel area), Basel-Stadt, Switzerland
47.5540, 7.5891
Tue-Sun 10:00am-5:00pm, closed Mondays
Admission commonly CHF 6-10 (adult); check museum for current rates

How to Get to Dollhouse Museum #

The Dollhouse Museum is centrally located in Basel. It is walkable from Basel SBB station or short tram ride on local lines. Check the museum website for exact address and the latest access information.

Tips for Visiting Dollhouse Museum #

  • Buy tickets at the museum desk and ask about special exhibits; the collection includes items from several centuries of dollhouse craft.
  • Take time to look at scale details-miniature silverware and textiles are often overlooked.
  • Not ideal for very large bags; lockers or coat checks may be available.

Best Time to Visit Dollhouse Museum #

Museum is an indoor attraction and can be visited year-round; weekdays are quieter.

Spring to Autumn
April-October · 8-20°C (46-68°F)
Good time to combine with Basel city exploration and other museums.
Winter
November-March · -2-8°C (28-46°F)
Indoor attraction - a warm alternative during Basel's colder months.

Weather & Climate near Dollhouse Museum #

Climate

Dollhouse Museum's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (786 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 42 Good
Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

48 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

63 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
13.5h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (83 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.9h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. The wettest month with 88 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.7h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
15.3h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 25°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
14.1h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
11° 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

65 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
12.4h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
15°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.7h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
90%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
91%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.1
UV Index
Low
8.3h daylight

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