A much more modest and ancient structure than the New Town Hall. The first mention of it dates back to the fourteenth century, but it is believed that it was erected in the XV century. The predominant construction style is Gothic, with the addition of later Renaissance architectural elements. The Toy Town Museum is now located in the Old Town Hall. As a result of the bombing of World War II, the building was damaged and a new spire had to be installed on the main tower.
Address:
Marienplatz 15, München
Phone:
+49 89 294001
Comment
20.11.23
John
Very nice small museum dedicated to toys. Great for all ages. Entrance is right off of the main Marienplatz square and as you get higher in the museum, you have some great views of the surrounding areas.
The museum is located in a tower with severa.. Read more »l floors filled with displays of toys. You can either walk up a narrow, winding staircase or take a small elevator.
The Entrance fee was 6 euros for adults. I spent almost an hour looking at the various displays with most of them having English information along with the German information. There is a small souvenir shop on the ground level.
The toy displays cover a number of different toy types. They mainly included European and some American toy makers. They had train sets, Teddy bears, and numerous dolls including a whole display featuring Barbie dolls.
Very nice and worth a visit with or without kids.
19.08.23
Sh
It was ok for me and rather interesting to see the history of toys, but the name of this place is a little misleading: the only toys are in glass cases. My little sisters were rather disappointed because there aren't any interactive exhibits.
05.08.23
Evelina
An amazing place bringing you back to childhood. Very good exibition with different toys telling their history. Lived the Steiff Teddy Bears collection and an old Barbie:)
31.07.23
win
It is old town hall which is a toy museum now. They have variety of toys before 1900. Very interesting stuff there if you like to try..
16.07.23
Vijay
Very short quick museum. Can be done in 15 minutes. Can't play with any toys either. Could just as easily be a small private collection rather than a museum. Not really worth the price
27.05.23
Petrus
The Toy Museum in Marienplatz is a delightful destination for both young and old. Located in the historic Old Town, it offers a captivating journey through the world of toys. Upon entering, you'll be greeted by an extensive collection that spans.. Read more » several centuries, showcasing a wide range of toys from various countries and eras.
The museum's exhibits are thoughtfully curated, providing a nostalgic and educational experience. From traditional dolls and teddy bears to intricately crafted tin toys and model trains, there is something to captivate visitors of all ages. Each exhibit offers a glimpse into the history and cultural significance of these playthings, allowing visitors to appreciate the craftsmanship and ingenuity behind them.
What truly sets the Toy Museum apart is its interactive nature. Visitors are encouraged to play with certain exhibits and engage in hands-on activities, making it an immersive experience for children and a chance for adults to relive their childhood. The museum's staff is friendly and knowledgeable, always ready to share fascinating stories and answer any questions.
The museum also organizes special events, workshops, and temporary exhibitions, ensuring there's always something new to discover. The gift shop offers a wide selection of toys, books, and souvenirs, allowing visitors to take a piece of the museum home with them.
It’s is a charming and enchanting place that appeals to both toy enthusiasts and those seeking a nostalgic trip down memory lane. It's a wonderful attraction that celebrates the joy, creativity, and cultural significance of toys throughout history.
23.03.23
Dóra
It's a really nice place in a hidden area of the Marienplatz.
The toys there are really old but wonderful. The museum is on 4 levels and every level is a new era of toys.
I especially liked the Barbie and Ken collection, along with the teddy bea.. Read more »rs.
23.03.23
Zoltan
Great place and experience. Amazing Handel crafted toys from the past.
10.03.23
Kamila
We only saw it from outside. Located in the main historical square. Couldn't see it inside right now. A lot of other buildings around. Square mostly packed with people.
24.02.23
Michael
Beautiful Old Town Hall. Cannot go inside right now, but outside is stunning. It was mostly destroyed in WWII but rebuilt. Famous for place where Goebbels gave a famous speech.
12.02.23
Andrea
I can definitely say that it is one of the most beautiful monuments in Munich
12.10.22
A.
Very beautiful. Foot traffic was kind of heavy in October but nothing to worry about. Germany is the bicycle autobahn but in this area they limit bicycles!
30.09.22
Roman
The museum is tiny and it is the only contra there. In the three small rooms, placed in three levels of the old town hall tower, you can see some old toys, quite sweet to creepy. In my opinion, the collection of old-fashioned retrofuturic robots is a.. Read more »bsolutely worth an attention. There are also dolls, railway, soldiers and stuff.
18.09.22
Jeremiah
Smallest museum ever. I’d say it was a waste of time, but it took 7 minutes from entry to exit. No history relevant to the “Old Town Hall” (reconstructed). This is coming from a guy who loves museums.
05.08.22
david
The 14th century old rathaus with a lot of great external architecture and a clock.
10.06.22
Eric
Visited on 15 Jun 2022.. the old town hall looks newer than the new town hall ?
03.06.22
De
I went there with a group of kids where we loved looking at all the old toys together. We also discovered how creative people were in the past and that we could learn from it. The historic building itself has 5 stories where you can mainly look at th.. Read more »e toys through the glass windows. The views from the windows are not to be missed. Planned time for the excursion is between 60-90mins. Have fun!
02.04.22
Mir
Because of its plain facade, many consider the Old Town Hall to be more modern than the richly decorated, neo-Gothic style New Town Hall. In fact, the building history of the Old Town Hall dates back to the 14th century.In 1874, the city adminis.. Read more »tration moved out of the building.However, ceremonial events such as the conferring of honorary citizenship still take place in the banqueting hall.Since 1983, the Toy Museum with its view into historical and current children's rooms has been spread over no less than four floors in the Old Town Hall.
26.03.22
Felix
Interesting small museum in a beautiful tower.
Overall, there are not too many exhibits but more would hardly fit in the premises. With very extensive viewing and reading, one is through in about 1.5h.
The descriptions could be a bit more detailed an.. Read more »d complete and could generally use some more love.
The entrance fee of 6€ feels fair to me and the museum is worth a visit.
23.03.22
Uki
An eye catching building, almost made me think I was walking in a fairy tale ?☺️✨
10.03.22
W
That's the Old town hall from Munich
19.02.22
Gabi
The lady at the entrance of the Spielzeugmuseum with short hair was extremely rude and unprofessional. Thanks for ruining the experience for our children. Corona will pass but the stupidity demonstrated during this time will remain
10.02.22
Felix
Interesting small museum in a beautiful tower.
Overall, there are not too many exhibits but more would hardly be possible in the premises. With very extensive viewing and reading, one is through in about 1.5h. Descriptions could be a bit more detaile.. Read more »d and complete and would generally use some more love.
The entrance fee of 6€ feels fair to me and the museum is worth a visit.
06.01.22
Gregory
Munich, what else to say…lovely!
18.11.21
Nailah
Beautiful architecture! Well restored and a great landmark.
10.10.21
Sin
Old Town Hall
Visited on 22/9/2019
The white facade of this building deceptively tricks many people into believing that this is newer than the ornately decorated New Town Hall.
22.07.21
Nithish
After destroyed in the World War II,
The renovated Rathaus is still beautiful as in olden days. The design is still reflects with the gothic architecture. And the toy museum in this Town Hall is must visit. The grand hall was decorated beautifully wi.. Read more »th Morris dancers. The Town Hall is easily accessible from the Münich main train station and there is S-Bahn which is just before the city Town Hall. Usually this place is flooded with tourists irrespective of weekdays or weekends. The open place before the hall is always live with music and restaurants serving traditional foods. And the view to the new Town Hall is eye catching. One can-not stop clicking a picture to frame the memory. Overall, a great place to chill and walk into the historic Bavarian Capital.
14.03.21
Comerade
A good looking historical place
08.08.20
Vỹ
Frederick the Fair donated the original building on the site to the city council in 1316 and has been owned by the city ever since. It was the site of the execution of Franz III. Nádasdy on 30 April 1671 in the wake of the Magnate conspiracy.
.. Read more »On 26 May 1848, during Vienna's March Revolution, it housed meetings of the People's Security Committee, as memorialised by a plaque on the building. Since 1871 Sankt Salvator has been in the care of the Old Catholic Church of Austria, which was founded by those rejecting the doctrine of papal infallibility, though that new religious community was only recognised by the Austrian state in 1877.
The Altes Rathaus last housed a meeting of Vienna's city council on 20 June 1885, with the first at the Neue Rathaus three days later. The Altes Rathaus now houses the municipal offices for the 1st and 8th districts of the city, the inner city's local history museum (Bezirksmuseum Innere Stadt) and the Documentation Centre of Austrian Resistance. In 1893, it was the site of the founding of the Allgemeiner Österreichischer Frauenverein.
06.08.20
Alex
Zero stars just for not accepting cards. Incredibly irresponsible behavior!
28.07.20
Lau
the old town hall was built in 1470 by Jörg von Halsbach
now it's a toy museum
28.03.20
Benedict
Quite an interesting looking building in the Marianplatz. It looks like it is also a museum but we didn't have time to go in. It looked like a toy museum. It is still an interesting looking building with an interesting looking clocktower. The en.. Read more »trance is under the clocktower with an interesting looking windchime.
04.03.20
Mark
Just about visible from Karlsplatz through the Christmas markets the Old Town Hall is located at Marienplatz (often pronounced as Marine Platz) about a 200-300m walk. It used to be the seat of the local government and is today only used for Munich co.. Read more »uncil affairs.
Unfortunately for us we were there on Christmas Eve and it was obviously closed - not sure if it is open to visitors at other times of the year, but we would have liked to have gone in to see it as it originally dates from the early 14th century.
According to our walking tour guide, the arches below the building were introduced in the late 19th century for both foot and horse-and-carriage traffic due to the rapid expansion of the city.
02.02.20
Helen
We were invited to this beautiful room - the Festsaal - for an official event. It was a real privilege to be there. The catering was very good, but external, so can vary, depending on the booking.
04.01.20
Fredrick
The rotunda composed of domestic sandstone, designed by the court architect Giovanni Salucci, turned out to be a monument for the popular Queen. Since the beginning of the 20th century the Sepulchral Chapel is publicly available. Russian Orthodox chu.. Read more »rch services are still celebrate today.
04.09.19
Alexandr
In general, it is a sightly building with simple old architecture. If it would stand somewhere far from the center, I would not advise to go somewhere specifically for its sake. But since it stands in the very center next to the new town hall, you mu.. Read more »st take at least five minutes to look at this building and evaluate the architecture of that time in another representative of it.
4.3 / 63
