7 upcoming family events
Treasure Day: Aktionssonntag
Sun, 3 May 2026
Historisches Museum Basel – Barfüsserkirche
Embark on Treasure Day at Historisches Museum Basel – Barfüsserkirche, a family-friendly afternoon of clues, hands-on activities, and discovery as you hunt for 'treasures' through Basel's history. Fun for kids and adults alike.
Familiensonntag: Fossilienjagd
Sun, 10 May 2026
Naturhistorisches Museum Basel
Join Familiensonntag Fossilienjagd at Naturhistorisches Museum Basel for a free-entry family fossil hunt from 10:00 to 17:00, with hands-on digs, hammer-and-chisel activities, and tales of ancient life inspired by Mary Anning.
Family Day
Sun, 17 May 2026
HEK (Haus der elektronischen Künste)
Family Sunday at HEK invites families with children 7+ to explore the exhibition New Rituals [for the End of the end of the World] and participate in a hands-on workshop. Admission is 5 CHF, or free for Familienpass holders, in a kid-friendly Basel museum setting.
Der Wal im Garten
Wed, 27 May 2026 at 16:00
Sommercasino Basel
Der Wal im Garten is a family-friendly stage show at Sommercasino SAAL, inviting children to follow a friendly whale through a magical garden. Puppetry and warm storytelling create an intimate, interactive theatre experience for young audiences.
Family tour of the museum with translation into sign language (DSGS)
Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Augusta Raurica
Join a family-friendly, sign-language guided tour at Augusta Raurica as you explore the exhibit ‘The perfect dinner. Romans, power and rubbish’. Discover how Roman banquets worked, who attended, and which traditions echo today.
Family tour treasure trove
Sun, 7 Jun 2026
Historisches Museum Basel – Barfüsserkirche
A family-friendly guided tour at Historisches Museum Basel-Barfüsserkirche where children solve puzzles and follow Basel treasures, while adults enjoy a social, informative tour in a historic setting.
An afternoon of playing for big and small
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
Augusta Raurica
Explore ancient play at Augusta Raurica as the Roman boy Nobilianus invites families to try strategy, luck and skill games from his game box. An outdoor, hands-on history activity blending archaeology with playful competition, perfect for kids and grown-ups alike.