Basler Papiermühle (Schweizerisches Museum für Papier, Schrift und Druck)
museumMuseum focused on the history and techniques of paper production, writing, printing and bookbinding, housed in a historic mill in Basel's St. Alban district. Offers hands-on workshops, live demonstrations on historical machines, and exhibitions about the cultural and technical development of paper and print.
Upcoming Events (5)
Evening tour: From papyrus to paper
Join an after-work guided tour at Basler Papiermühle to stroll through the papyrus-to-paper exhibit, view highlights, and learn about paper history in a relaxed museum setting. Admission is CHF 15 on site; no registration required.
After-work tour: From paper to book
Relaxed after-work guided tour at Basler Papiermühle exploring how paper becomes a book. Stroll through highlights with no registration required; admission 15 CHF payable on site (cash or Twint). A concise, atmospheric mix of history, craft, and storytelling.
Origami
Discover origami at Basler Papiermühle with a guided, open workshop included in museum admission. Guests of all ages—kids, families, and adults—learn folding techniques and create colorful paper artworks under expert guidance in a welcoming indoor setting.
It's blooming!
Join Basler Papiermühle for an open, family-friendly workshop where participants of all ages craft imaginative flowers from colorful paper. Included in museum admission with no registration required, the session welcomes children, teens and adults, offering a playful, creative activity inside Basel's historic paper-mill venue.
After-work tour: highlights from the showcases
Join an after-work guided tour at Basler Papiermühle to explore highlights from the current showcases. In a relaxed evening atmosphere, discover the museum's treasures with a focused stroll through selected displays. Admission is 15 CHF on site.