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The Anatolian Toy Museum in Antalya offers visitors a vast collection of toys spanning from the past to the present.

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The Anatolian Toy Museum was opened by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality on April 23, 2011. The museum is housed in restored historical buildings located in Antalya's historical Kaleiçi district, right next to the yacht harbor. The purpose of establishing the museum is to enable children and adults to connect with the past, emphasize the place of toys in cultural and social development, and pass on traditional toys that are on the verge of being forgotten to future generations. The museum's collection includes over 3000 toys dating from the 1800s to the present day. Among these toys are dolls, cars, trains, animal figures, board games, and various mechanical toys made from different materials such as wood, tin, cloth, porcelain, and plastic, originating from European and Anatolian geographies. The museum is divided into thematic rooms, and each room focuses on a specific period or type of toy. Visitors can encounter memories from their own childhoods, discover toy traditions of different cultures, and observe the evolution of toys over time while wandering through the museum. Beyond being just an exhibition space, the museum also offers workshops for children and...

tips_and_updatesVisit Tips

• Don't forget to enjoy a pleasant walk through the narrow streets of Kaleiçi during your museum visit.
• If you go with your children, check the museum's workshop programs in advance.
• Photography is allowed inside the museum, but avoid using flash.
• You can visit the local handicraft shops in Kaleiçi after leaving the museum.
• If you are visiting in the summer, it is recommended to bring a hat and sunscreen for outside, even if the museum interior is cool.