The Toy Museum of Colmar, Children's museum in Colmar, France
The museum displays a large collection of toys across three floors, including vintage teddy bears, Barbie dolls, video games, Playmobil figurines, and model trains.
Located in a former cinema building, the museum preserves toys dating from the 19th century to present day, illustrating the evolution of childhood entertainment over generations.
The exhibits demonstrate changes in society through toys, featuring items from different countries and time periods that reflect varying approaches to childhood development.
Open Wednesday through Monday from 10:00 to 17:00, the museum offers tickets at 6.50€ for adults and 5€ for children, with multilingual support in French, German, and English.
The second floor contains an extensive network of model trains that spans the entire level, creating an immersive display for train enthusiasts.
Location: Colmar
Official opening: 1993
Operator: Mairie de Colmar
Opening Hours: Wednesday-Monday 10:00-17:00
Website: http://museejouet.com
GPS coordinates: 48.07960,7.36231
Latest update: June 23, 2025 09:49
Colmar displays traditional Alsatian architecture with timber-framed houses and medieval buildings. The old town includes historic districts with water canals, Gothic churches, and Renaissance structures. The city museums present art from medieval to modern times, regional history, and natural sciences. Notable buildings include Saint-Martin Collegiate Church, Unterlinden Museum, and Pfister House.
Alsace stretches between Strasbourg and Mulhouse, presenting historical monuments from various periods. The region contains medieval castles such as Haut-Koenigsbourg, military fortifications by Vauban, and Romanesque and Gothic churches. Old town centres display characteristic half-timbered houses, while museums like the Railway Museum in Mulhouse or the Automobile Museum showcase technical collections. Strasbourg features its historic quarter La Petite France with canals and half-timbered buildings, along with the cathedral and its astronomical clock. Colmar offers the Unterlinden Museum housing the Isenheim Altarpiece and preserved old town districts. The Alsace Wine Route connects villages such as Riquewihr, Kaysersberg and Eguisheim, which have maintained their medieval structures. The Vosges mountains form the natural backdrop of the region with hiking trails and viewpoints. Fortifications like Fort de Mutzig reflect the military past. Religious buildings such as Murbach Abbey or the Church of Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul in Rosheim document Romanesque architecture. The region combines German and French heritage in its architecture, cuisine and culture.
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