Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls and Toys, Lakewood, Colorado

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, the Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys is home to more than 20,000 items ranging from antique and artisan dolls and dollhouses to toys from the 20th century.

Montacute TV Radio Toy Museum – Montacute, England

Located in the tiny village of Montacute, England, the Montacute TV Toy Radio Museum immerses visitors in classic radio and television sets and the programs that brought them to life.

Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed – Lincoln, Nebraska

The Speedway Motors Museum of American Speed harnesses the history of automotive racing, including toys that have revved up the imaginations of young racing fans through the decades.

2021 Readers’ Choice: Places to Visit

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House on the Hill Toy Museum – Essex, England

Located in the Stansted region of Essex, the House on the Hill Toy Museum houses an extensive collection of children’s toys and childhood memorabilia.

Los Angeles Slot Car Museum – Los Angeles, California

The Los Angeles Slot Car Museum is a private collection of slot cars and related ephemera.

Musée Hergé – Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium

Located near Brussels, Belgium, the Musée Hergé brings visitors into the world of Belgian cartoonist, Georges Remi, creator of the comic series The Adventures of Tintin who wrote under the pen name Hergé.

Toy Museum of Catalonia – Girona, Spain

The Toy Museum of Catalonia preserves toys, games, and other childhood objects from Spain and beyond.

Snoopy Museum Tokyo – Machida, Japan

The Snoopy Museum Tokyo honours the characters of the Peanuts franchise established by Charles M. Schulz in 1950. 

Roanoke Pinball Museum – Roanoke, Virginia

The Roanoke Pinball Museum provides a chance to learn about the history and science of pinball machines in an interactive environment.

Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre – Margate, England

The Hornby Hobbies Visitor Centre showcases the rich history of the Hornby model railway line of products and associated brands.

Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds Exhibition at the Skirball Cultural Center – Los Angeles, CA

The last stop on the Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds tour has hit the Skirball Cultural Center in Los Angeles, California.