Come with your family
Rediscover the joy of childhood with our timeless toy collection, offering fun and engaging experiences for all ages!
Discover the museum
We all play! Go and explore at Toy Museum Mechelen and learn all about playing and toys! Do you know how people used to play in our regions? Why do we play and what does playing mean to you?
Free workshop: Top Players Take the Stage
Why not join us for a free workshop during the Easter holidays? You’ll discover all about the famous sports figures from the Top Players exhibition in a fun and interactive way. Afterwards, it’s time to get active yourself and test how good you are at sport and games. This workshop is specially designed for families with children aged 6 to 10, and takes place on weekdays during the Easter holidays, at 10.30 am and 1 pm. The workshop is included in your museum admission ticket.
Top Players, a new exhibition full of sport and play
Mechelen Toy Museum and Sportimonium are joining forces in the Top Players exhibition to explore the playing field between sport and games. The exhibition highlights the careers and passions of an impressive list of athletes and sports figures, including boxer Victor Schelstraete, fencer Jolien Corteyn, tennis player Dominique Monami, alpine skier Jasper Balcaen, sprinter Cédric Van Branteghem, footballer Piet den Boer, and sports anchors Tess Elst and Maarten Vangramberen.
In addition to their stories, there is plenty of space to play and/or do sports yourself. Test how many times you can jump rope in 1 minute, check how fast your reaction speed is, or transform into a true boxing hero.
The exhibition runs from 4 April to 30 August in the exhibition hall of Mechelen Toy Museum. A visit to the exhibition is included in the museum admission price. We bet this fascinating exhibition will get you moving! Ready? Go!
Vote for the blow football game to be named Museum Piece of the Year, as chosen by children!
Stem en win een citytrip voor twee!
Welk stuk verdient de titel Museumstuk van het Jaar, verkozen door kinderen? Dat bepaal jij. Daar zit ook iets in voor jou, want elke stemmer kan een ontspannende citytrip voor twee winnen in eigen land! Wie wint, overnacht in een van de 12 unieke locaties van Martin’s Hotels, van Brugge tot Genval.
Blaasvoetbalspel
Vanaf de 20ste eeuw wordt voetbal heel populair in Europa. Speelgoedmakers spelen daarop in en maken allerlei spellen zodat je ook binnen kan voetballen! Denk maar aan tafelvoetbal, voetbalfiguurtjes of recenter videogames zoals FIFA.
Ken je dit blaasvoetbalspel? Je probeert met een pijpje een balletje in het doel van je tegenstander te blazen. En dat is gegarandeerd lachen geblazen! Er kwamen veel versies van dit spel op de markt in de jaren 1950 en 1960. Dit blaasvoetbalspel van Jumbo (Nederland) was bij ons heel populair. Het was bovendien het favoriete spel van ex-voetballer Piet den Boer en is te zien in de tentoonstelling 'Topspelers' in Speelgoedmuseum Mechelen.
En het leukste? Je kunt het spel thuis makkelijk zelf maken! Het enige wat je nodig hebt is een rietje, een licht balletje en een tafel. Begin je kaakspieren al maar te trainen. Plezier verzekerd… en ja, een beetje speeksel hoort erbij!
Stemmen kan van 16 maart tot en met 24 mei, 12u. Op die dag maken we de winnaar bekend.
Approved for and by children
MuseumPASSmusées, Belgium’s largest museum pass, uses a blue sticker to indicate which museums have been deemed suitable for young visitors. The organisation bases this on visitor questionnaires. In 2026, no fewer than 76 museums will be allowed to display the sticker, including the Mechelen Toy Museum. This year, they have been officially approved by and for children.
Worth a visit!
Toy Museum Mechelen has been awarded a Michelin Star in the 2025 Michelin Guide (Travel & Culture). This recognition confirms our value as a unique, high-quality tourist destination. The official Michelin sticker is proudly displayed at our entrance. Will you come see why we’re worth the trip?
Gift of a ticket to Mechelen Toy Museum
Looking for an original gift? Order your gift voucher now via tickets.speelgoedmuseum.be! Randomly click on a day and time slot, scroll down to ‘Cadeau’, choose the number of tickets (adult or child) and simply pay online. The gift voucher is valid for 1 year from the purchase date and can be forwarded digitally or printed.
Prefer a nicely wrapped voucher? You can buy it in our museum shop! Our museum shop is open Tuesday to Sunday from 10am to 5pm.
The road from the old museum to the new
Toy Museum Mechelen is open at Nekkerspoelstraat 21, 2800 Mechelen until September 29th. Starting from the 5th of October 2024, you'll find us at NMBS Station Mechelen, next to the Kiss & Ride.
Curious on how to find our new location?
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Come with your school
Explore the evolution of games and toys while learning new skills! Discover our educational programs and book a class visit today.
Come with your group
Seeking group adventure? Book an in-depth tour for 15 or more people and enjoy discounted rates.
This is about to happen:
Workshop: It's the top players' turn
- April 7 to 10 and April 14 to 17
- from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- from 1 PM to 2 PM
- 6 to 10
An active workshop during the Easter holidays for the whole family!
Outdoor Play Day
Come play outside!
- Wednesday, April 22
- afternoon
- Vrijbroekpark
Take part in the challenges at Vrijbroekpark!
Heritage Day: Funny Puppets
Want to craft with us on location?
- April 26, 2026
- BA Stassart
- Craft workshop
HA HA Humor, come and craft with us!
Guided tour: Test your team in ‘Top Players’
Belgian Museums Week
- Sunday 17 May 2026
- Sunday 24 May 2026
- from 11am to 12pm
- free with your museum pass
Meccano Day
Curious to see what you can make with Meccano?
- Saturday, 30 May 2026
- 10 AM to 4 PM
- museum café
Meccano enthusiasts from Belgium and the Netherlands showcase their impressive builds.
