World's Largest Toy Museum
World's Largest Toy Museum
4.5
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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Over a million toys dating as far back as the colonial days. You'll see toys you had, toys you wished you'd had, toys you wish you had back and toys you forgot all about having had. A wonderful trip down memory lane.
Duration: 1-2 hours
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Douglas R
Omaha, NE27 contributions
Sep 2019
Had no intention of going to this museum. However, we had some time in the late afternoon and it was hot. Decided to go and glad we did. Amazed at all the toys! Also, toys I remember from much younger days. Went back the following day to finish looking at it all. Well worth a bisit.
Written February 2, 2020
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Lion Fire V
Rogers, AR16 contributions
Mar 2021
We usually go once a year and each time there seems to be more added or something we didn't see before. This place brings back the memories of childhood and the fun we used to have with these toys. It a blast to explain to your kids who the characters are and what they meant to you when you were their age
Written September 13, 2021
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Rick B
Jefferson City, Missouri, United States737 contributions
May 2021
The staff was very friendly and accomodating. They listened to my interests then guided me to the correct building to see the toys I was most interested in. I like toy trains and they have one room where there were many trains operating on different layouts. There is so much to see, that I only got to see 2 of the 3 buildings. The 3rd building has over one million toys. I never got there. I am planning another trip and will just focus on that 3rd building. While this is a Museum, it does offer toys for sale.
Written May 19, 2021
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Travylalways
Milwaukee, WI6 contributions
Sep 2021
We were literally blown away by all the toys in this museum. They had everything from trucks, blocks, dolls, games, you name it. There were items that I had long forgotten about that I saw from my childhood. So interesting! Worth visiting if you want to look at toys from the past!
Written September 15, 2021
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85Tiffanyb
Austin, TX48 contributions
Dec 2020
There is so much to see here! The staff here are all so kind! I really tried to take my time going through each area. It was such a fun walk down memory lane. Toys I haven't seen in a long time and toys I've only heard of, Great place to spend a rainy afternoon!
Written January 5, 2021
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Tom B
Gainesville, TX37 contributions
Aug 2022
We stopped here as just something to fill out a day between shows. What a surprise to find so much fun and nostalgia. There are 3 buildings full of toys and "stuff" that I haven't seen or thought of in years. Only spending 4 hours here would still shortchange you on all there is to see!
Written August 23, 2022
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John M
Grand Prairie, TX1,630 contributions
Feb 2020 • Family
We were a little bored. My 16 year old daughter didn’t get much out of it. Maybe because her generation didn’t play with toys as much as ours? It was cool seeing some old stuff that brought back memories. But for the $19 admission it wasn’t the most exciting thing.
Written February 16, 2020
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TrailBlazer192648
Branson, MO33 contributions
May 2020
What a pleasant surprise when we walked in and saw all of the toys. I've never seen so many interesting exhibits , of toys, etc., in my life. They have them arranged in categories for easy viewing. The place is clean and neat. You could spend an entire day enjoying everything. Go, it's a fantastic experience and full of memories.
Written July 8, 2020
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Bonnie
Ankeny, IA6 contributions
Nov 2020 • Friends
We heard about the toy museum and decided why not. It was amazing to see all the toys that we either grew up with or heard about. Large place that you can easily do several hours in it. We were able to leave for lunch and return to visit. Strongly recommend this place.
Written December 19, 2020
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Great_Beer_Now
Houston, TX5,276 contributions
Mar 2013 • Family
Toys represent a part of everyone’s past and The World’s Largest Toy Museum is certainly a place of nostalgia. With its huge inventory of toys from the past, it will bring back great memories of simpler times growing up and playing with cars, dolls, games, and more with friends and others.
Any museum that claims to be the world’s largest of its type has obvious appeal, just to see the large displays and experience what is supposedly bigger and grander than any other. This museum does, indeed, have a large number of toys within its walls, but my initial impression was lukewarm at best and the reason is because, judged from the outside it really isn’t very big at all. With such a lofty claim, I expected to drive up to a massive building with multiple stories and parking lot overflowing with vehicles. But this museum is not like that at all and based on my first impression, I started to wonder if this museum really contained as many toys as it claimed.
Walking inside this museum, one fact that struck me was the small, cramped quarters. The walking areas are just as narrow as the toy aisles at your local retail store and that means constant bumping into people and endless opportunities to say excuse me as you attempt to navigate from place to place. The museum is on one main level, but there are a few up and down sections, similar to what you find in a tri- level home. The comfort level is not the best, but it can be tolerated provided the museum isn’t very full.
Small building, tight quarters…but what about the toys? Well, the museum does succeed at rekindling memories of one’s childhood and those who visit will enjoy looking through the items and pointing out the ones that were popular when they were children. However, the museum is sorely lacking in interactive exhibits, videos, and other attractions I expect to find in a museum. This was a letdown for certain. When I think of all the creative ways a museum such as this could display its goods, showcase once popular products, tell stories about toys from the past, etc., it makes me a little disappointed that more was not done to give these historic toys their due. The main reason for the lack of exhibits and other extras is the minimal space. With such tight corners and walking areas, there is currently no room to set up exhibits or anything else.
So, my bottom line on the World’s Largest Toy Museum is that it succeeds from a nostalgic standpoint but disappoints in other ways. I find it acceptable, but it falls short of the classic, memorable experience one expects from a museum that claims to be the world’s largest of its kind. Perhaps it will move to a building about two or three times larger in the future and will have plenty of space to make up for its current shortfalls but until that happens, it is only an average museum overall.
Any museum that claims to be the world’s largest of its type has obvious appeal, just to see the large displays and experience what is supposedly bigger and grander than any other. This museum does, indeed, have a large number of toys within its walls, but my initial impression was lukewarm at best and the reason is because, judged from the outside it really isn’t very big at all. With such a lofty claim, I expected to drive up to a massive building with multiple stories and parking lot overflowing with vehicles. But this museum is not like that at all and based on my first impression, I started to wonder if this museum really contained as many toys as it claimed.
Walking inside this museum, one fact that struck me was the small, cramped quarters. The walking areas are just as narrow as the toy aisles at your local retail store and that means constant bumping into people and endless opportunities to say excuse me as you attempt to navigate from place to place. The museum is on one main level, but there are a few up and down sections, similar to what you find in a tri- level home. The comfort level is not the best, but it can be tolerated provided the museum isn’t very full.
Small building, tight quarters…but what about the toys? Well, the museum does succeed at rekindling memories of one’s childhood and those who visit will enjoy looking through the items and pointing out the ones that were popular when they were children. However, the museum is sorely lacking in interactive exhibits, videos, and other attractions I expect to find in a museum. This was a letdown for certain. When I think of all the creative ways a museum such as this could display its goods, showcase once popular products, tell stories about toys from the past, etc., it makes me a little disappointed that more was not done to give these historic toys their due. The main reason for the lack of exhibits and other extras is the minimal space. With such tight corners and walking areas, there is currently no room to set up exhibits or anything else.
So, my bottom line on the World’s Largest Toy Museum is that it succeeds from a nostalgic standpoint but disappoints in other ways. I find it acceptable, but it falls short of the classic, memorable experience one expects from a museum that claims to be the world’s largest of its kind. Perhaps it will move to a building about two or three times larger in the future and will have plenty of space to make up for its current shortfalls but until that happens, it is only an average museum overall.
Written April 4, 2013
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Is this a place my 7 and 4 year old would enjoy? Looking at taking the duck boat tour and possible titanic exhibit and silver dollar city while we are in Branson.
Written June 28, 2018
I think both would enjoy the trains. Some of the exhibits are overwhelming but its toys!
Written June 30, 2018
Do you need advanced tickets or can you just show up?
Written April 4, 2018
you can buy on site! no need for advance purchase😊
Written April 21, 2018
Yes, it cost 14.95 per adult, children 7-17 are 12.95, and 6 and under are free. This admission price gets you 26,000 square feet of museums.
Written November 17, 2016
Can you touch anything in the museum? I have a 2 year old and if she can't touch anything I don't think it'd be worth it.
Written August 31, 2016
we do have a few interactive things through out the museum like a Hot Wheels track, Lincoln logs, coin operated rides, and checkers. We are currently adding more interactive items we just don't have them completed.
Written September 1, 2016
Depends on how much time you spend looking. You can go straight through in an hour or spend three or four really looking at everything.
Written May 30, 2016
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