Toy Museum Nuremberg - A Cultural History of the Toy from Ancient Times to the Modern Day.

 

Toy Museum in Nuremberg is one of the most famous museums in the world has been known for its cultural history of the toy from ancient times to the modern day. It is a municipal museum, which was founded in 1971. It's promises an unforgettable experience for toy lovers an exhibition space spanning 1,400 square metres also known as Lydia Bayer Museum. Nuremberg has been known for its toys for over 600 years, with this tradition stretching all the way back to medieval dollmakers, talented creators of pewter figures and the numerous tin toy producers during the industrial era. And now it is the host of the International Toy Fair, the world's leading trade fair in its industry.

 

 

The collection, which contains around 87,000 objects, of which only about five percent are visible in the museum, spans the time from antiquity to the present. It focuses on the development of the toy over the past two hundred years. The great majority of the toys are located in the museum depot, but can also be viewed on the museum's website, which gives an overview of the cultural history of the toy. Nuremberg's special role as a metropolis of toys in the industrial age becomes particularly apparent due to the local toy industry.

 

 

Children obviously feel thrilled to be here. Dolls, shops, pewter figures and tin toys, traditional wooden toys, bubblegum machines and a large model train set are all part of the collection. And there's also plenty of space at the Toy Museum for more modern exhibits, including Lego, Barbie, Playmobil and Matchbox. The children's activity area is the place to go for fun and interactive learning experiences. And the huge play area is open during the summer months for children.

 

Tuesday to Friday: 10 am - 5 pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10 am - 6 pm