Musée du Jouet

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The 'Musée du Jouet' Toy Museum welcomes young and old visitors in the centre of Colmar's city centre. You'll enjoy this lively and enjoyable museum visit with its giant board games, puppet shows, automatons, and video game consoles!


THINGS TO DO AT MUSEE DU JOUET:

• Learn about the history and purpose solved by the museum:

The Museum of Childhood Toys in Colmar, France, has been open since 1993 and is housed in a former neighbourhood movie theatre. The museum displays a collection of toys from the 19th century to the present day that reflects on the development of society. It examines the evolution of toys throughout its history, including its methods of manufacture and intended applications.


• Browse through the toys and their affiliations:

Toys make fascinating and educational research subjects. This museum draws you into the lengthy history of games and toys. It welcomes young and old visitors for a fun and scholarly exploration of the toys that define childhood. You can find all these toys that were a part of your childhood during a visit with a theme.


• Explore the levels where the worlds merge:

The games and toys on display here are from various parts of the world and belong to children of multiple ages.:

  • Vintage toys resembling animated cartoon characters
  • Vintage dolls of the first Barbie
  • Video games, Playmobil®, scaled-down models, robots

• Relieve your childhood as you enjoy a train ride:

Unexpected museum feature: a train network covers the entire second floor.


• Participate in ongoing events and exhibitions:

The museum regularly replaces its exhibits, offering more than a thousand toys across three viewing levels. The collections deep dive into various universes and eras and are well-documented.

There are gaming tables, consoles, and large-format board games available for you to enjoy at the museum.

  • imageDuration Required
    2 hours

Address of Musée du Jouet

40 Rue Vauban, Colmar, France

Opening & Closing time of Musée du Jouet

  • Monday
    10:00-17:00
  • Tuesday
    Closed
  • Wednesday
    10:00-17:00
  • Thursday
    10:00-17:00
  • Friday
    10:00-17:00
  • Saturday
    10:00-17:00
  • Sunday
    10:00-17:00

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