Hundreds of doll's and teddies live in Basel
www.puppenhausmuseum.ch
Barfüsserplatz , Basel, open all year round
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The Doll’s House Museum is the largest of its kind in Europe and houses the world’s largest collection of old teddy bears. Discover the fascinating world of teddy bears, beautiful dolls, toy shops and doll’s houses, old and new. From December to February, there’s a special exhibition called “Victorian Christmas”.
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