Places to Visit

Located in the small town of Osby, Sweden, Lekoseum is a toy museum showcasing toy and play development across the country.

The Toy Soldier Museum in Cresco, Pennsylvania captures military history through intricate displays created using toy soldiers.

Elmer’s Auto & Toy Museum in Fountain City, Wisconsin, features full-size and miniature-sized vehicles, toys, and tools overlooking the Mississippi River.

The Scott Family Amazeum encourages families to learn, explore, and play together with thoughtfully designed STEAM activities for all ages.

Suomenlinna Toy Museum retains the culture and history of Finland through the preservation of the region’s objects of play.

Located in the city of Christchurch, the New Zealand Museum of Toys and Collectibles houses an eclectic mix of both new and old toys and collectibles.

The World Kite Museum encourages interest in kite craft, flying, and preservation through exhibits, special events, and educational programming.

The Chessmen Museum showcases the art and artistry of chess pieces from around the world.

The Galaxy Connection museum brings Star Wars and superhero characters together in a family-friendly interactive environment.

The Apple Valley Model Railroad Club oversees a free museum of artifacts and detailed miniature scenes. The attraction is located inside the historic 1902 Railroad Depot in Hendersonville, North Carolina.

The Hastings Museum preserves Nebraska’s natural and cultural history, including that of the state’s official soft drink, Kool-Aid.

The Discovery Children’s Museum puts youth at the center of exploration and play through interactive exhibits and hands-on learning opportunities.

Henager’s Memories and Nostalgia Museum is home to thousands of objects representing American and pop-culture history.

More than one million hand-made marbles of all colours and sizes are the centrepiece at Lee’s Legendary Marbles & Collectibles.

The Glazer Children’s Museum is a not-for-profit organization established to promote imaginative play and discovery among children.

The Gilmore Car Museum is North America’s largest automotive museum with 190,000 square feet of exhibit space, a portion of which is devoted to classic tin vehicles and vintage pedal cars.

The Shelburne Museum preserves American history, art, and design, including objects of play.

Fans of the Sanrio’s Hello Kitty can visit a site dedicated to the iconic fictional character created by Yuko Shimizu.