Glittering Anticipation -
A Stroll through the Advent Calendar

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An Advent calendar magically shortens the wait for Christmas. We eagerly count down the days until we can open the last little door on 24 December.

In the 19th century, imaginative parents created counting aids to help their children through the long wait for Christmas Eve. Eventually, printed versions appeared in a variety of designs – with doors, dials and pull-out figures, as well as those with things to fill in or tear out. Advent houses, Christmas trees and lanterns were a chance to demonstrate creative ingenuity and invite exploration.

Fortunately, you don’t have to wait until Christmas to open all the doors in this exhibition. Historical calendars from the Alfred Dünnenberger collection meet surprising stories and hands-on interactive stations.

Events

Programme for the special exhibition

All Events
Mann spielt Gitarre und Frau singt


6 pm – 9 pm

Night at the Museum – Taffy and the Monsters

“Taffy and the Monsters” is a torch adventure that takes children on a monster hunt through the museum. The trap works, and on closer inspection things aren’t half as scary as they seem. (in German)

Theatre piece by Miriam Jenni and Michael Schoch

From age 5, children must be accompanied by an adult

Reservations until the evening before: event@swm-basel.notexisting@nodomain.comch. Places are limited.

Starting times: 6pm / 6.45 pm / 7.30 pm (duration approx. 45 minutes).

7 CHF per child, free with Basler Familienpass (Basel Family Pass).

Key Visual Veranstaltungen


2 pm – 6 pm

Visit from Santiglaus

Santiglaus can’t wait to hear your Christmas rhymes!

Key Visual Veranstaltungen


2 pm – 5 pm

Winter fairy tales

Immerse yourself in enchanting Christmas stories, read by professional storytellers. (in German)

Key Visual Veranstaltungen


2 pm – 5 pm

Craft workshop

Make your own skier figurines with Junioratelier and send them racing down the slopes!