Museum of Childhood, Childhood heritage museum on Royal Mile, Edinburgh, Scotland
Description
The Museum of Childhood on the Royal Mile holds toys, dolls, bears, and clothing from several centuries of play and childhood. The rooms show how children lived and played across different time periods.
History
The museum was founded in 1955 and was the first of its kind anywhere to preserve childhood memories. Its creation marked a new way of telling history through the perspective of children.
Culture
The museum displays toys and objects that children have cherished across different generations. You can see how childhood and play traditions are reflected in local history.
Practical
The museum sits in the center of the Royal Mile and is easy to reach on foot. Plan enough time to walk through all the floors and view the collections without rushing.
Did you know?
The museum holds a rare toy brought by a child fleeing to Britain during the Kindertransport. This object tells a story of refuge and survival during a difficult period.
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