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Museum · Mechelen, Antuérpia
Speelgoedmuseum
Toy museum located in the Mechelen station building, with toys from the Middle Ages to the present and play rooms for all ages.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Speelgoedmuseum
The Speelgoedmuseum Mechelen, the toy museum, was founded in 1982 and officially recognized as a museum since 1998. For decades it operated in the Nekkerspoel neighborhood and now occupies the new main station building at Koning Albertplein.
The permanent collection brings together toys used by children in Belgium over the centuries, from the Middle Ages to today. Dolls, trains, board games, toy soldiers and tin toys sit alongside more recent items.
The visit is done with a personal wristband, used on information screens and in a museum game where the visitor accumulates skills with an avatar. There are rooms with set-up games for children and adults.
The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions, often in partnership with other institutions. For families arriving by train, it’s a convenient visit right off the platform.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
About 1½ to 2 hours, longer with children.
Best time
On rainy days, or when arriving or leaving Mechelen, since it’s in the station. Confirm opening days before you go.
How to get there
It’s in the Mechelen station building at Koning Albertplein. Those arriving by train just step off the platform. From the Grote Markt it’s about a 15-minute walk.
Tip
Save it for the end of your outing, before catching the train back. With children, allow extra time for the play room.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Speelgoedmuseum
Where is the toy museum located?
In the main station building of Mechelen, on Koning Albertplein.
Is it just for children?
No. The historic collection appeals to adults, and the play rooms are for all ages.