Upcoming
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Museumsnacht Basel: Museum Night Festival
Various venues
- When
- Fri Jan 22, 2027
- Ages
- All ages
- Price
- Under 26 free, adults CHF 24
Upcoming: Museumsnacht Basel: Museum Night Festival
Museumsnacht Basel: Museum Night Festival
FestivalAltstadt Grossbasel
Where
Various venues
Ages
All ages
Setting
Indoors
What you need to know
- Lots of hands-on activities, so kids get to join in, not just look
- Crosses the border, with houses in Weil am Rhein and Saint-Louis as well as Basel, Riehen and Münchenstein
- A big hit with teens, who made up about half of the 2026 crowd with young adults
About
Museumsnacht is Basel's big winter night at the museum. One ticket opens dozens of museums and cultural venues across the city and neighboring towns, each with its own program of exhibitions, music, dance and hands-on activities. Families pick a few houses, plan a route and hop between them. It suits school-age kids who can stay up late and enjoy a crowd.
Where it is
Various venues
Resources
Common questions
More this weekend
See all events →More family picks, Friday to Sunday.
Performance
Young Ghost in a Scottish Castle: Marionette Show in Basel German
Wed Nov 11 & Sat Nov 14 & Sun Nov 15, Kids CHF 15, adults CHF 25
Workshop
Tie-Dye Family Workshop: Dyeing Patterned Socks at Museum der Kulturen
Sun Nov 15, Entry free, CHF 5 materials
Performance
Andrew Bond Sing-Along Concert: Out and About in Nature
Sun Nov 15, From CHF 14
Sports
Gratis uffs Glattyys: Free Ice Skating Day in Basel
Sun Nov 15, Free