Houston Toy Museum – Houston, Texas
Houston Toy Museum invites visitors to rediscover the classic toys of childhood and the companies that made them.
Places to Visit
Plan your next vacation to include a visit to a play-related store, museum, or private collection.
Manitou Springs Penny Arcade – Manitou Springs, Colorado
The Manitou Spring Penny Arcade is a family-friendly entertainment destination steeped in nostalgia.
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum – Cardiff, Wales
Herbert Art Gallery & Museum in Cardiff, Wales offers visitors a place to explore social and natural history, including objects of play.
Clarke’s Collectibles Lunch Box Museum and Antiques Store – Nice, California
Clarke’s Collectibles Lunch Box Museum and Antiques Store is a mélange of collectibles and childhood objects, including vintage lunch boxes.
Museum of Science and Industry – Chicago, Illinois
The Museum of Science and Industry in the Hyde Park neighbourhood of Chicago invites visitors to discover the many ways in which curiosity and play propel innovation.
National Transport & Toy Museum – Wānaka, New Zealand
The National Transport & Toy Museum in New Zealand combines a museum, vehicle collection, and aviation exhibit into one monumental spectacle.
Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. – Brooklyn, New York
Brooklyn Superhero Supply Co. is the destination for would-be superheroes to stock-up on antimatter, chutzpah, immortality, and other practical necessities.
Matchbox Road Museum – Newfield, New Jersey
Do you remember your first toy car? If it was a Matchbox, chances are you can find it at the Matchbox Road Museum.
Seattle Pinball Museum – Seattle, Washington
The Seattle Pinball Museum offers enthusiasts an opportunity to play and learn about the classic coin-operated arcade games.
Museum of International Folk Art – Santa Fe, New Mexico
The Museum of International Folk Art in Santa Fe, New Mexico explores objects of art and play from around the world.
Museum of Broadcast Communications – Chicago, Illinois
Located in the River North region of Chicago, the Museum of Broadcast Communications (MBC) preserves the history of radio, television, and digital communications.
National Trust – Derbyshire, England
The National Trust preserves places and objects of historic significance in the United Kingdom, including early objects of play.
Den Gamle By – Aarhus, Denmark
Den Gamle By — The Old Town — is a living history museum located in Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city.
Office of Collecting and Design – Las Vegas, Nevada
Located in Las Vegas, the Office of Collecting and Design is a personal curation of curiosities by artist and filmmaker, Jessica Oreck.
Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum – Burlington, Wisconsin
Located in historic Burlington, Wisconsin, the Spinning Top & Yo-Yo Museum includes more than 2,000 antique and modern yo-yos, gyroscopes, and spin toys.
Comic-Con Museum – San Diego, California
The Comic-Con Museum creates experiences that celebrate the stories and characters found in comics, film, and other forms of pop culture entertainment.
Sesame Place San Diego – San Diego, California
There’s a new way for families to get to Sesame Street, thanks to Sesame Place San Diego.
Sanrio Puroland – Tokyo, Japan
Sanrio Puroland – also known as Hello Kitty Land – is a theme park devoted to Kitty White and her Sanrio friends.