Basel Historical Museum – Haus zum Kirschgarten

The Haus zum Kirschgarten in Basel, Switzerland, is a museum dedicated to the domestic life of Basel's bourgeoisie in the 18th and 19th centuries. Housed in a Louis-Seize town palace built between 1775 and 1780 for silk ribbon manufacturer Johann Rudolf Burckhardt, the museum displays period rooms, furniture, ceramics, watches, scientific instruments, toys, and dollhouses. The museum also hosts changing temporary exhibitions.

Families and Kids

The Haus zum Kirschgarten offers family-friendly activities including workshops and guided tours. Children can explore the historic rooms and learn how a wealthy family lived, what children played with, and what servants did. The museum also hosts music ateliers for children with adult companions.

Information

  • Visit duration: 90 min
  • Barrier free: No
  • For rainy days: Yes
  • Topic: History
    • Guided tours: Yes
    • Children experience: Child friendly
    • Children age group: 3-6, 6-12, 12-18
    • Children activities: Interactive exhibits, Workshops, Tours and demonstrations
    • Entrance fee: 18 CHF
    • Free entrance: No
    • Price range: $$

Opening hours

Open Wednesday to Sunday from 11:00 to 17:00.
Monday
Closed
Tuesday
Closed
Wednesday
11:00-17:00
Thursday
11:00-17:00
Friday
11:00-17:00
Saturday
11:00-17:00
Sunday
11:00-17:00

Admission fees

18 CHF
Adult admission
12 CHF
Persons under 18 years (with ID)
12 CHF
Persons in education up to 30 years (with ID)
0 CHF
Children under 13 years
0 CHF
Happy Day (1st Sunday of the month, excluding public holidays) and Happy Hour (last hour, excluding Sundays and public holidays, excluding special exhibition Barfüsserkirche)

Contact

Webpage
hmb.ch
Email
hmb@bs.ch
Address
Elisabethenstrasse 27, 4051 Basel

Access

Nearby stops

  • Basel, Kirschgarten50 meters walking distance

Travel duration

From
Travel time
Basel SBB
7m
Olten
36m
Bern
1h 7m
Zürich HB
1h 9m
Luzern
1h 18m

FAQ

  • Is the Haus zum Kirschgarten wheelchair accessible?
    No. The building has no lift and is not wheelchair accessible. There are steps at the entrance and numerous stairs throughout the museum.
  • Can I take photos inside the Haus zum Kirschgarten?
    The museum has regulations for photo and film recordings. Specific rules are available on the website. For wedding photoshoots, a flat fee of CHF 200 applies and reservations are required.
  • Is there a museum shop at the Haus zum Kirschgarten?
    Yes, the Haus zum Kirschgarten has a museum shop.
  • How do I get to the Haus zum Kirschgarten by public transport?
    Take tram line 1 or 2 to the Kirschgarten stop. The museum is located in Basel's old town, within walking distance of the other HMB museums.
  • Are guided tours available at the Haus zum Kirschgarten?
    Yes, guided tours are available for groups (up to 25 persons) and school classes. Tours last 45-60 minutes for groups and 90 minutes for school classes. Registration is required at least two weeks in advance.

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