New Zealand Museum of Toys & Collectibles – Christchurch, New Zealand
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.
Places to Visit
Plan your next vacation to include a visit to a play-related store, museum, or private collection.
World Kite Museum – Long Beach, Washington
The World Kite Museum encourages interest in kite craft, flying, and preservation through exhibits, special events, and educational programming.
Chessmen Museum – Rotterdam, Netherlands
The Chessmen Museum showcases the art and artistry of chess pieces from around the world.
The Galaxy Connection – Hot Springs, Arkansas
The Galaxy Connection museum brings Star Wars and superhero characters together in a family-friendly interactive environment.
Apple Valley Model Railroad Club – Hendersonville, North Carolina
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.
Hastings Museum – Hastings, Nebraska
The Hastings Museum preserves Nebraska’s natural and cultural history, including that of the state’s official soft drink, Kool-Aid.
Discovery Children’s Museum – Las Vegas, Nevada
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 – Buckskin, Indiana
Henager’s Memories and Nostalgia Museum is home to thousands of objects representing American and pop-culture history.
Lee’s Legendary Marbles & Collectibles – York, Nebraska
More than one million hand-made marbles of all colours and sizes are the centrepiece at Lee’s Legendary Marbles & Collectibles.
Glazer Children’s Museum – Tampa, Florida
The Glazer Children’s Museum is a not-for-profit organization established to promote imaginative play and discovery among children.
Gilmore Car Museum – Hickory Corners, Michigan
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.
Shelburne Museum – Shelburne, Vermont
The Shelburne Museum preserves American history, art, and design, including objects of play.
Hello Kitty Island – Seogwipo, South Korea
Fans of the Sanrio’s Hello Kitty can visit a site dedicated to the iconic fictional character created by Yuko Shimizu.
Fisher-Price Toy Museum – Instagram
The virtual Fisher-Price Toy Museum is an online retrospective of the legendary toymaker’s objects of play.
The Adventures of the Real Winnie-the-Pooh – New York, NY
Visitors and residents of New York City can visit Winnie-the-Pooh and his friends at Hundred Acre Wood in the heart of Midtown Manhattan. The Adventures of the Real Winnie-the-Pooh is a permanent exhibit at the New York Public Library.
National Toy Train Museum – Strasburg, Pennsylvania
The National Toy Train Museum in Strasburg, Pennsylvania preserves model train history and promotes the collecting of model trains and railways.
Lee’s Legendary Marbles & Collectables – York, Nebraska
Lee’s Legendary Marbles & Collectables roadside attraction showcases the personal marble collection of Lee Batterton.
Wonderville – New York, New York
Located in the New York City borough of Brooklyn, Wonderville is an event space and arcade featuring independently produced arcade games.