Toy Museum, Historic toy collection in central Brussels, Belgium
The Toy Museum is a mansion in central Brussels spread across three floors, displaying thousands of toys from different eras. The collection fills multiple rooms with items such as dolls, wooden toys, and antique prams arranged in organized display sections.
The museum opened in 1990 starting with a private family collection of toy enthusiasts. It grew larger through donations from other collectors and through purchases that expanded the holdings over time.
The museum displays marionettes and themed play areas that show how children have played across different periods. Visitors can see how toys reflect the values and interests of the times when they were made.
The museum sits in a central location with good access to public transportation nearby. The building's three floors can be explored at your own pace, making it suitable for visits of varying lengths depending on your interest in the collection.
The collection spans from old toys made in the 1800s to examples from the mid-1900s, many coming from everyday household use. These pieces show how families entertained their children with simple materials long before modern plastic toys existed.
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