Stockholm Toy Museum — Attraction in Stockholm

Go. Just go. Take the kids. Take your enemies. Take a priest.

If Tim Burton designed a toy museum, it would look like this. Somewhere between a fever dream and your grandmother’s attic after five glasses of sherry, this place will make all your nightmares come true. Creepy Victorian dolls who must have absolutely traumatized their former owners, metal wind-up animals being ridden by deranged metal children…. Every display case is a reminder that either children in the 1800s were tougher, or the toy makers had all gone insane- probably from over-exposure to the mercury, lead paint and other standard ingredients that went into children’s playthings in those days.

But there’s more. With an explosion of polyester and demonstrable career diversity, you hit the Barbie Room. It’s divine and inspiring. There’s even ABBA Barbie!

Then it’s on to the retro video games room, where all the dads will enjoy thrashing their offspring with their joystick prowess… while the kids try to touch the screen ....

I was pleasantly surprised by the Toy Museum Stockholm! We stumbled upon it while looking for something to do before a cruise and ended up spending much longer than we initially planned. This hidden gem is a must-visit for anyone, regardless of age.

The museum is beautifully curated, with each exhibit designed to immerse visitors in the world of toys. From vintage dolls to classic board games, the collection is truly impressive. The way everything is displayed is incredibly thoughtful, making the experience feel more like a journey through time than a museum visit.

If you're looking for a unique and enjoyable experience in Stockholm, I highly recommend visiting the Toy Museum. It's a hidden gem that will delight both children and...

Fun place to visit for both children and adults. I was a bit bored at the beginning, however as I warmed up I didn't want to leave! There are explanations in different languages and lots of toys :-) Comics have been less interesting for me as the first half was in Swedish and later in English as well. However to go through the whole comics exhibition is truly something wonderful. And there are places for children to play with toys in different places in the museum. Yep, forward to the childhood and the central part toys play in it. I had less than 2 hours and it wasn't enough. 2-3 hours at least for...