Spiders. Silk, sex and the senses
An immersive arachnid exhibition at Museum.BL Basel, exploring how spiders use silk, senses, and venom to survive. Learn about 50,000 known species (1000 in Switzerland) and the remarkable behaviors that fascinate and repulse visitors alike.
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.
Museum der Kulturen Basel exhibition
Explore a compelling cultural exhibition at Museum der Kulturen Basel. Discover global artifacts and immersive displays in a space that blends historic architecture with contemporary storytelling, inviting reflection on diverse cultures.
mini.musik: Hoch hinaus!
Family-friendly morning concert by Basel's Sinfonieorchester Basel: mini.musik presents Hoch hinaus!, a Kindergarten performance at Vorstadttheater Basel, inviting children and families to experience live classical music in a playful, accessible setting.
Museum der Kulturen Basel – Admission Prices
Visit the Museum der Kulturen Basel on May 9, 2026 to explore world cultures through engaging exhibits. The linked prices page outlines admission options, helping you plan your visit to this renowned cultural museum.
Pflanzmarkthalle
Plant Market Day at Alte Markthalle Basel brings plant vendors, garden goods and horticultural stalls into Basel’s historic market hall on May 9, 2026; a casual, family-friendly outing for plant lovers.
Heavysaurus Metal Tour 2026 Show 1
Heavysaurus Metal Tour 2026 Show 1 hits Z7 Konzertfabrik Pratteln with a family-friendly metal party. Expect dinosaur-themed riffs, catchy choruses, and a playful kid-friendly vibe inside the famous indoor venue, headbanging fun for all ages.
mini.musik — Hoch hinaus!
A family-friendly concert by the Basel Symphony Orchestra at Vorstadttheater Basel. mini.musik — Hoch hinaus! offers an accessible program for children and adolescents, blending lively classical pieces with engaging moments in an intimate theater setting.
Familiensonntag: Fossilienjagd
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.
FRÜHLINGSFEST 2026!
Spring festival at Holzpark Klybeck in Basel, celebrating local projects Uferstrasse and Zwischennutzungen I_Land with activities on May 9–10, 2026. An outdoor, family-friendly, community-driven cultural gathering by the river in a lively urban park.
Garden tour Castelen Estate
Join a guided garden tour of the Castelen estate at Augusta Raurica. Landscape architect Thomas Stauffer leads visitors through two garden areas—the architectural garden and the landscape garden—exploring the estate's heritage and design against the Roman town backdrop.
Exhibition at Museum der Kulturen Basel
Visit the Museum der Kulturen Basel on Sunday May 10 for a curated exhibition exploring world cultures through artifacts and immersive displays. The Basel institution offers a world-class collection, insightful perspectives on cultural heritage, and accessible insights for families and adults alike.
Schweizer Jugend-Sinfonie-Orchester
Schweizer Jugend-Sinfonie-Orchester performs a SunDay Concert at Stadtcasino Basel, delivering a vibrant classical program in Basel’s historic concert hall—an engaging Sunday evening for families and classical music lovers.
FC Basel 1893 vs St. Gallen – Swiss Super League
FC Basel 1893 hosts St. Gallen at St. Jakob-Park in Basel for a Swiss Super League clash on May 14, 2026 at 14:30. Expect electric atmospheres, tifos, and fast-paced football from Basel's top-tier team in a sizzling outdoor stadium.
Maiglanz
The Vivi Molle Ballet School presents Maiglanz at Scala Basel, showcasing the school's young dancers in a polished student performance. A graceful evening of ballet, technique, and stagecraft from aspiring ballerinas. A family-friendly, intimate venue experience in Basel.
International Museum Day
On International Museum Day at Augusta Raurica, explore Roman banquets, ceramics, bread baking, and a guided tour of a special exhibition, with an opportunity to taste Roman wine and discover ancient daily life in a vivid, family-friendly setting.
Dialogue tour: The perfect dinner at Augusta Raurica
Join a guided dialogue through the Augusta Raurica exhibition 'The perfect dinner. Romans, power and rubbish' to explore Roman banquets, social structures, and politics, with interactive stations and a final Roman wine tasting.
Family Day
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.
FC Basel 1893 vs Lugano – Swiss Super League, 38th matchday
FC Basel 1893 host Lugano in a Swiss Super League clash at St. Jakob-Park. A high-energy 38th round showdown with the home crowd roaring as Basel chase important points against visiting rivals.
Schwanensee - Ballett mit Orchester
Schwanensee - Ballett mit Orchester at Musical Theater Basel brings Tchaikovsky's iconic ballet to life with full orchestral accompaniment in Basel's premier venue, offering an elegant evening of precision dancing and lush music.
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Wednesday matinée: New Rituals [for the End of the World]
Dialogical tour of the exhibition Quantum Visions at HEK as part of Museums Basel's Mittwoch-Matinée, blending art and science to reflect on nature's mysteries. The event is priced CHF 10 (CHF 5 under 16) and conducted in German.
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.
Liveable City: Danish Urban Development & Basel Dialogue
An exhibition at Museum Kleines Klingental showcasing Danish urban planning successes for liveable cities, featuring greenery, biodiversity, sustainable architecture, and a city-dialogue linking Basel with Copenhagen’s urban ideas.
Museum der Kulturen Basel: Exhibition Day
Explore global cultural artifacts at Museum der Kulturen Basel. Indoor galleries showcase rotating exhibitions and immersive displays in a historic Basel venue, offering a thoughtful, family-friendly day of learning. Check the museum's site for current exhibitions and entry prices.
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