--- title: "Basket-weaving Museum Thun" url: "https://www.interlaken.swiss/en/experiences/poi/basket-weaving-museum-thun" description: "The Thun Basket-weaving Museum presents artworks woven from wicker, rattan, paper and seaweed. From a tiny basket to a child’s wheelchair, this exceptional museum introduces you to the history of the traditional craft.A wooden staircase leads to the Basket-weaving Museum, where all manner of unique items are displayed. Several of these are family heirlooms; others were entrusted to the Basket-weaving Museum by self-employed basket weaver Therese Leutwyler. The range of items on show in the museum is astonishing: everything from a woven child’s wheelchair to a tiny basket is exhibited. Special exhibitions provide details of weaving techniques, materials or woven artworks from around the world.Your highlights at a glanceAdmire artworks woven from various materialsLearn about the profession of basket weaving and wickerwork, from bygone times to the current dayVisit special exhibitions devoted to a specific subjectTo ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please noteCheck details of special exhibitions at the Basket-weaving MuseumCheck the opening times of the museumBy appointment, the museum and the wickerwork workshop can also be visited outside official opening hoursCombine your visit with a tour of the old town of Thun" language: "en" type: "Place" image: "https://dam.destination.one/194664/ccd3885191a625d283aaa79ee8dd28e029d444c6d3e7bc4153b502c07fe60d5c/.jpg" breadcrumb: "Root > www.interlaken.swiss/en/ > Experiences > Poi" --- Share Basket-weaving Museum Thun ========================== Thun Basket-weaving Museum - museums - craft - summer Learn more about traditional wickerwork ---------------------------------------- **The Thun Basket-weaving Museum presents artworks woven from wicker, rattan, paper and seaweed. From a tiny basket to a child’s wheelchair, this exceptional museum introduces you to the history of the traditional craft.** A wooden staircase leads to the Basket-weaving Museum, where all manner of unique items are displayed. Several of these are family heirlooms; others were entrusted to the Basket-weaving Museum by self-employed basket weaver Therese Leutwyler. The range of items on show in the museum is astonishing: everything from a woven child’s wheelchair to a tiny basket is exhibited. Special exhibitions provide details of weaving techniques, materials or woven artworks from around the world. ### **Your highlights at a glance** - Admire artworks woven from various materials - Learn about the profession of basket weaving and wickerwork, from bygone times to the current day - Visit special exhibitions devoted to a specific subject ### **To ensure that your trip is perfect in every way, please note** - Check details of special exhibitions at the Basket-weaving Museum - Check the opening times of the museum - By appointment, the museum and the wickerwork workshop can also be visited outside official opening hours - Combine your visit with a tour of the old town of Thun Read more Good to know ------------ Openings April – October every 4th weekend open (1.00 pm – 5.00 pm) By appointment, the museum and the wickerwork workshop can also be visited outside official opening hours Read more Eligibility - Bad Weather Offer - Suitable for any weather - for Groups - for Class - Suitable for the Elderly Other Furnishing/Equipment - Toilet Payment methods Cash License (master data) Interlaken Tourismus Nearby ------ View on map - Event - Congress, Course - Gastronomy - Place of interest - car rental - boat / pedalo hire - climbing Address & Contact: **Flechtmuseum Thun** Neufeldstrasse 6 3604 Thun