Zurich Toy Museum is one of the unusual tourist attractions of Zurich, which is not only popular among children but among the adults as well. Zurich Toy Museum is also known as Zürcher Spielzeugmuseum in Zurich.
The opening hours of Zurich Toy Museum are 2 to 5 PM from Monday to Friday and 1 to 4 PM on Saturday. The museum remains closed on all public holidays. The admission to the museum is free for all. On the 1st Sunday of each month, the museum remains open from 11 AM to 4 PM. On prior appointment guided tour for groups of 6 persons or more is also arranged by the museum authority.
Location of Zurich Toy Museum
The museum is located in a very old part of Zurich, at 19 b English District Road. The museum is well connected with various parts of Zurich by public transport. Tourists visiting the museum from the
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Bahnhofplatz or Hauptbahnhof tram station can take Tram No. 3 that leads to Klusplatz and then stop at Hottinger. Others coming from the Stadelhofen tram station can take the tram No. 15 and get down at the ‘English districts Street stop’ to reach the museum.
Collection of Zurich Toy Museum
The museum houses over 1,200 antique toys collected from several countries of the European continent. The impressive toys date to the period between the early 18th century and the 20th century. The museum is managed by Claudia and Christian Depuoz, who have also contributed to the museum's vast collection. The charming exhibits of the museum range from French dolls to doll houses, from tin to wooden toys and from children's books to paper.
Zurich Toy Museum is a must-visit attraction in the picturesque city of Zurich as it showcases the most captivating toys of old as well as modern times.
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