Museo del Juguete Antiguo México, Toy museum in Colonia Doctores, Mexico City, Mexico.
The Museo del Juguete Antiguo México is a toy museum in Colonia Doctores, Mexico City, spread across four floors with dolls, action figures, board games, and traditional toys from several eras. The collection covers pieces from the 19th century up through the 1980s.
The museum opened in 2008 to give a home to a private collection that had grown over many years through personal dedication. Its creation was driven by a desire to protect Mexico's toy traditions before they were lost.
The toys on display show how play changed across different decades in Mexico, from handmade dolls to mass-produced action figures from the late 20th century. Many pieces come from brands that older visitors instantly recognize from their own childhood.
The museum sits in Colonia Doctores and is easiest to reach by metro, with a station nearby. It is worth checking opening hours in advance, as they can vary on weekends and around holidays.
The building's facade features a large two-story head sculpture that was salvaged from a former nightclub by the museum's founder. On the roof, there is a small gallery of street art that visitors can see by special arrangement.
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