Places to Visit

The Charles M. Schulz Museum memorializes the life, career, and cultural contribution of Peanuts creator, American cartoonist Charles M. Schulz.

The Jerry Slocum Collection is the world’s largest assemblage of mechanical puzzles, housed at the Lilly Library on the Bloomington Campus of Indiana University.

The Museum of the Playing Card – or Nationaal Museum van de Speelkaart as it’s known in Belgium – highlights the history and cultural significance of playing cards through the centuries.

The National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin is the world’s only museum dedicated entirely to the singular head-nodding doll.

The Pacific Pinball Museum offers visitors the chance to learn about and play a collection of pinball games, from classic to contemporary.

With over 65,000 square feet of attractions, the Crayola Experience in Easton, Pennsylvania allows visitors to immerse themselves in the art and science behind the iconic crayon brand.

Klown Doll Museum is an eclectic collection of clown dolls and memorabilia in Plainview, Nebraska.

Next time you’re near Hutchinson, Kansas, drop into the Cosmosphere, a museum and education center housing more than 13,000 U.S. and Russian space exploration artifacts.

KidsPlay Children’s Museum encourages children to learn through play by offering age-appropriate multi-sensory exhibits, special events, and opportunities to engage with other children.

Since its opening in 1986, the National Farm Toy Museum has combined over 30,000 farm toys, pedal tractors, and dioramas with exhibits on agricultural history.

ARTlandya brings recognition to the art of doll making through a collection of fine-art dolls and teddy bears from contemporary artists.

Who North America in Camby, Indiana offers U.S.-based Dr. Who fans a haven to geek-out on the world’s longest-running science fiction television series.

The world’s largest collection of American cartoons and comics resides at the Billy Ireland Cartoon Library & Museum at Ohio State University.

Crowned by USA Today as one of the top 10 toy stores in the world and the world’s best toy store by Travel & Leisure Magazine, Toy Joy offers visitors over 4,000 square feet of modern toys with an eclectic twist.

The Museum of Childhood in Edinburgh display toys and games and explores all aspects of British childhood from the mid-19th century to the present day.

The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis offers kid-centric programming that ignites the curiosity of children and adults alike.

The Teddy Bear Museum honours the legacy of the beloved plush bear and its place in the hearts and minds of children and adults.

The Museum of Soviet Arcade Machines preserves the history of Russian-made coin-operated video game machines.