Museum of Childhood
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The world's first museum dedicated to the history of childhood, showcasing an enchanting collection of toys, games, clothes, and memorabilia from the 19th century to the present day.

πŸ“œ The world’s first museum dedicated to the history of childhood, opened in Edinburgh in 1955. πŸ” Features exhibitions on play, toys, games, clothes, and British youth culture through the decades, from the 1800s to present day.

Why Go

✨ Interactive play spaces and zones
🧸 Explore an enchanting collection of toys, games, and memorabilia.
πŸ•°οΈ Discover historical objects like a 1740 Queen Anne doll and a Kindertransport bear.
πŸ‘¨β€πŸ‘©β€πŸ‘§β€πŸ‘¦ Family-friendly with a dressing-up area for children.
πŸ’° Free admission, making it an accessible attraction.

Why Avoid

πŸ’€ Some displays may feel dated and lack interactive elements for children.
🍽️ No on-site cafe or restaurant.

Tips

πŸ•’ Check website for current opening times.
πŸ‘— Dressing-up area available for children.
πŸ‘΅ Grandparents may particularly enjoy recognizing toys from their own childhood.
πŸ’‘ Try the 'Sweeney Todd' and 'Haunted House' slot machines in Gallery 1.

Cost

πŸ’° Free entry, donations welcomed.

Hours

πŸ•’ Daily, 10:00-17:00.

Toilets

🚻 Accessible public toilets and baby changing facilities available.

Accessibility

β™Ώ Partial wheelchair access with ramps and lifts to most areas.

Parking

πŸ…ΏοΈ Accessible drop-off point available, with public parking nearby.

Languages

πŸ—£οΈ Staff may speak French, Spanish, and Italian in addition to English.

Shop

πŸ›οΈ Gift shop available.

WiFi

πŸ“Ά WiFi available.

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