6 Peculiar Things to See in Nuremberg, Germany

Delia Tugui | December 14, 2016

4. Nuremberg Toy Museum

Yes, history, natural sciences, and art museums are wonderful and we all love them. But what about a museum that mixes up history and childhood’s memories? You can find such place in Nuremberg – ask locals about the Toy Museum, or the Spielzeugmuseum.

The museum was founded in 1971 and is based on the toys collected by Lydia and Paul Bayer. It is located in the old city center, hosted by a medieval building with four floors in which you can admire toys dating even since the middle Ages.

Young and old alike are captivated by this cheerful museum, which has several exhibits dating from the Renaissance; however, most of them are from the 19^th century. Simple dolls are displayed near complex mechanical toys, such as a big wooden wheel from the Erz Mountains, embellished with colorful lights. Upstairs, you can see a bunch of Barbie dolls and elaborate Lego constructions.

Nuremberg has gained international fame for its puppeteers’ talent and crafting skills, so be sure not to miss this happy, peculiar place.

Feeling like a child again? You know, adults are only kids grown up, anyway, as Walt Disney used to say. He couldn’t be more right!

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