Workshops

In our workshops for various age groups, young museum visitors develop a relationship with ancient cultures. They learn, for example, how craftsmen made objects in the ancient world. And they try out various techniques for themselves: making clay models or plaster casts. Or we discuss a particular theme - life after death for example. We try to find out what people in the ancient world thought and talk about our own ideas.

The workshops are not only for school classes. Why not bring your family or club along, immerse yourselfes in a topic from antiquity and get creative? We would be happy to organise one of our workshops for you. We also host children’s birthday parties – more information on this can be found at the end of this page.

Contact +41 61 267 01 40, mitmachen (at) antikenmuseumbasel.ch

Workshops on the collection of the Antikenmuseum Basel

The Egyptian gods 

Immerse yourself in the exciting world of the ancient Egyptian gods.
Take an interactive guided tour and learn about Isis, Osiris and other gods and goddesses – and then participate in a craft activity.

2 hours, from School Year 4 upwards, max. 20 participants
Prices: Schools in BS/BL cantons: free; others CHF 180.00
Charge for materials (all participants): CHF 5.00 per person


Nous proposons également cet atelier en français.

Sculpting grotesques in clay

The Antikenmuseum Basel features a Greek “Lällekönig” (a face poking out its tongue) as well as numerous other demonic creatures located throughout the museum. We will create our own grotesque faces out of clay.

2 hours, from School Year 3 upwards, max. 12 participants
Prices: Schools in BS/BL cantons: free; others CHF 180.00
Charge for materials (all participants): CHF 5.00 per person


Nous proposons également cet atelier en français.


Harry Potter and the Goddess of Wisdom

Interactive guided tour in English that shows how Classical Mythology plays an important part in the Harry Potter books.

1½ hours, from School Year 3 to 6, max. 20 participants
Prices: Schools in BS/BL cantons: free; others CHF 180.00

Plaster casts of small sculptures

Learn about Greek and Egyptian sculptures and create your own plaster cast.

2 hours, from School Year 3 upwards, max. 15 participants
Prices: Schools in BS/BL cantons: free; others CHF 180.00
Charge for materials (all participants): CHF 5.00 per person


Nous proposons également cet atelier en français.

Egypt – Everyday afterlife

Objects placed in Egyptian tombs have provided us with a wealth of information about the lives of ancient Egyptians. Enjoy an interactive guided tour and paint a mummy mask as well.

2 hours, from School Year 4 upwards, max. 20 participants
Prices: Schools in BS/BL cantons: free; others CHF 180.00
Charge for materials (all participants): CHF 4.00 per person


Nous proposons également cet atelier en français.

Oil lamps

Light for dark nights and short winter days.

We will look at ancient oil lamps in the museum and then craft our own oil lamps.

2 hours, from School Year 3 upwards, max. 12 participants
Prices: Schools in BS/BL cantons: free; others CHF 180.00
Charge for materials (all participants): CHF 5.00 per person


Nous proposons également cet atelier en français.

Beetle, snake, bird

Decipher Egyptian hieroglyphs and try your hand at writing some.

2 hours, from School Year 5 upwards, max. 20 participants
Prices: Schools in BS/BL cantons: free; others CHF 180.00
Charge for materials (all participants): CHF 3.00 per person


Nous proposons également cet atelier en français.

Children's birthday party and family offers

Children's birthday party

Would you like to celebrate your child's birthday at our museum? Then choose a workshop from our programme that most interests your child. After the event, your child can celebrate comfortably with their friends.

We provide the premises and you bring cake, drinks, crockery, etc.

An event for children celebrating their 7th to 10th birthdays and their friends.
Max. 12 participants
Possible dates: Tuesday to Saturday
Duration: 2 to 2 ½ hours
Prices: CHF 250
For further information, please call: +41 61 267 01 40

Tours for children 

Egypt. 3,000 Years of Culture on the Nile 

Meret Amun – an Egyptian girl – guides children through the exhibition in a playful manner. The tour with nine stations offers a varied and entertaining programme for both young and old.

How a Masterpiece Is Created

Greek pottery, with its beautiful shapes and elaborate decorations, is truly fascinating. This didactic exhibition shows how Greek vases were made and how they were used. It features numerous interactive stations for young and old.