The Verkehrsdrehscheibe Schweiz / Hafenmuseum (Transportation Hub Switzerland / Harbor Museum) presents an exciting exhibition about the history of shipping, the importance of logistics in Basel, and the operation of the port of Basel. Here, you will find many models of ships from the entire port area, various films, showcases, and touch tables. Special exhibition drawers have been set up for children.
One of the main features of the exhibition is a Switzerland's only high-seas ship simulator that can be used to train naval officers and practice navigating large vessels on the oceans. On several days throughout the year, museum visitors can operate the simulator themselves under the guidance of instructors. You stand at the wheel of an ocean-going vessel and maneuver through wind and weather into a harbor.
Times are 10:00-14:00 on January 10 and 31, March 7, May 9 and 30, and June 13; 10:00-17:00 on February 14; and 17:00-20:00 on March 21 and 26, April 30, and May 21.
Cost is CHF 12 for adults and CHF 7 for kids.

Website
hafenmuseum.ch/veranstaltungen/schiffsfuhrungssimulator

Where
Verkehrsdrehscheibe Schweiz / Hafenmuseum
Westquaistrasse 2
4057 Basel

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