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. 

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.

ZAGREB 80’s Museum – Zagreb, Croatia

Located in Zagreb, the capital city of Croatia, ZAGREB 80’s Museum looks back at life in 1980s Yugoslavia through popular objects of the times.

House of Elsewhere – Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland

Maison d’Ailleurs – translated to House of Elsewhere – in the town of Yverdon-les-Bains, Switzerland is renowned for its collection of science fiction-related literature, illustrations, and media. 

American Museum of Magic – Marshall, Michigan

The American Museum of Magic in Marshall, Michigan, houses the largest publicly accessible collection of magic-related objects and history in the United States.

World Chess Hall of Fame – Saint Louis, Missouri

Located in the heart of Saint Louis, Missouri, the World Chess Hall of Fame (WCHOF) “celebrates one of the world’s oldest and best-loved games” through a combination of rotating exhibitions, special projects, and public programming.

American Treasure Tour Museum – Oaks, Pennsylvania

The American Treasure Tour Museum houses the fruits of one anonymous collector’s sixty-plus-year treasure hunting obsession.

LEGO Museum – Prague, Czech Republic

The LEGO Museum in Prague explores the toy’s decades-long history and showcases the impact these building blocks continue to have on curious and creative minds of all ages.