Kielce Museum of Toys and Play, Children's museum near Freedom Square in Kielce, Poland.
The Kielce Museum of Toys and Play occupies a former 19th-century trade fair building in the city center. Six exhibition areas display thousands of toys, dolls, and play objects collected from different periods and regions.
Founded in 1979, the museum relocated to its current location in 2006 and became Poland's oldest and largest toy collection. The building itself dates to the 19th century when it served as a trading hub for the region.
The collection reveals how toys shaped childhood across different eras and social backgrounds. Visitors witness how play styles and toy preferences shifted through the generations.
The museum is located near Freedom Square in central Kielce and is easy to reach by foot or public transport. Plan to spend a few hours exploring the different exhibition areas at your own pace.
A mechanical witch figure takes flight from the museum's clock tower every day at noon, surprising visitors with an unexpected moment of movement and sound. This daily performance adds an element of wonder to the visit.
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