Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
Arte popolare napoletana
Permanent exhibition
Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
Today: 10.00 AM - 6.00 PM
Permanent exhibition
One area of our museum's collection of miniatures is dedi- cated to the Neapolitan folk art of nativity-scene making. The exhibition with its scenes of typical everyday Mediter- ranean life conveys a unique insight into the life of the citizens of 18th-century Naples. The Neapolitan folk art of nativity-scene making originated in the depiction of the Holy Family at the end of the 15th century. The Bourbon King Charles III was responsible for the heyday of Mediterranean nativity-scene making. His passion for the art form was passed on to well-to-do citi- zens, monasteries and churches. Our exhibits on the 3rd floor of the museum were created by the Neapolitan nativity-scene artist Mario Capuano in many months of meticulous craftsmanship. He created a scene covering some 15 m2 whose buildings, figures and more than a hundred accessory items represent an au- thentic depiction of everyday life in 18th-century Naples. Nativity-scene making has been a passion of the Capuano family since 1840. Among their recent important works are nativity scenes for the pilgrimage church in San Giovanni Rotondo and for King Juan Carlos of Spain.
Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
OpenClosed |
Steinenvorstadt 1, 4051 Basel
Opening Hours
Museum, Ristorante and Boutique:
Tue. to Sun. from 10 to 18, in December, daily from 10 to 18
31 July 2024: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
01 August 2024: Closed
24 December 2024: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
25 December 2024: Closed
26 December 2024: Closed
31 December 2024: 10.00 AM - 4.00 PM
01 January 2025: Closed
Institution
Toy Worlds Museum Basel
With over 1,000 m2 on four levels, the museum is one of a kind in Europe. lt is located at the heart of downtown Basel and houses the largest collection of antique teddy bears in the world, together with historic dolls, toy grocery stores, dollhouses, carousels, and contemporary miniatures. Visitors from around the world come to marvel at the museum. Special exhibitions on select, fascinating topics are always being featured at the museum. Your own smartphone or tablet can be used as an interactive museum guide. ln-house Wi-Fi makes this service free of charge.
Admission
Museums-PASS-Musées Free admission
Swiss Museum Pass Free admission
Access
Accessibility
Shop
T.: +41 61 225 95 95
Restaurant
Risotrante La Sosta
T.: +41 61 225 95 59
Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
Permanent exhibition
Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
Permanent exhibition
Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
08 March 2024 - 27 October 2024
Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
Tomorrow 22 May 2024 | 2.00 PM - 5.00 PM
Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel
16 June 2024 | 11.00 AM - 6.00 PM