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Museum · Figueres, Catalonia
Museu del Joguet de Catalunya
Toy museum on the Rambla de Figueres, opened in 1982 in a former hotel. It displays more than 4,000 pieces, from zoetropes to trains and dolls, some of which belonged to Dalí, Federico García Lorca and Joan Miró.
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 Museu del Joguet de Catalunya
The Museu del Joguet de Catalunya opened in 1982 in the former Hotel París, the mansion of the Baron of Terradas on the Rambla, Figueres' main promenade. It was later expanded, and today occupies three times its original space.
The collection exceeds 4,000 items: zoetropes, toy theaters, cardboard horses, dolls, puppets, toy soldiers, trains, toy cars, magic sets and robots. Many are accompanied by old photographs of children playing, which help date each object.
Some pieces belonged to well-known names, such as Salvador Dalí and his sister Anna Maria, the poet Federico García Lorca and the painter Joan Miró. The route shows how technical advances and artistic movements changed toy design.
The museum is a few minutes' walk from the Teatre-Museu Dalí and is a good stop for those traveling with children. It also has a documentation center on games and toys and a terrace used for activities.
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
From 1 hour to 1 hour and a half.
Best time
In the afternoon, after the Teatre-Museu Dalí. Outside of summer it usually closes on Mondays; in August it is open every day. Check before you go.
How to get there
On foot. It's at the start of the Rambla, on the corner with Carrer de Sant Pere, about 5 minutes from the Teatre-Museu Dalí and 10 minutes from Figueres station.
Tip
Admission is usually charged, with discounts for children. Combine it with a walk along the Rambla, the city's main promenade.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Museu del Joguet de Catalunya
Does the museum have anything by Dalí?
Yes. Among the items are toys that belonged to Salvador Dalí and his sister Anna Maria.
Is it good for children?
It is one of Figueres' best options for families, with more than 4,000 toys from various periods.
Where is it located?
On the Rambla de Figueres, in a former hotel, a few minutes' walk from the Teatre-Museu Dalí.