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.