Toy Museum
Temporary exhibition: Top Players (4/04/2026 - 30/08/2026)
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.
Everyone is playing! Discover Toy Museum Mechelen and learn everything about games and toys.
The permanent exhibition shows a beautiful selection of pieces, familiar to all generations. They tell the story behind questions like, ‘What does it mean to play?’ ‘How were games played in our regions in the past?’ ‘Why do we play?’ and ‘Who's playing?’ The museum preserves a collection of toys from the Middle Ages to the present day, all of them played with in Belgium. You can easily dive into the collection via information screens and your own personal armband.
You can also immerse yourself in the story thanks to countless gaming experiences. Take up the challenge in a real museum game. Score points during your museum visit by collecting skills with your avatar. Then indulge yourself in a room full of game set-ups that will get young and old playing!
Opening hours till March
| Monday | 10.00 - 17.00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 17:00 |
Closed:
- December 24
- December 25
- December 31
- January 1
Price
| Age | Price |
| -4 years | Free |
| Children (4 years - 12 years) |
€ 12,50 |
| Students (upon presentation of a student card) |
€ 15 |
| Adults (12 years - 65 years) | € 17,50 |
| 65+ | € 15 |
Have you visited St Rumbold’s Tower? If so, you can visit the Toy Museum at a reduced rate:
Adults: €13 instead of €17.50
Young people: €9.50 instead of €12.50
Contact
T +32 15 55 70 75
@ info@speelgoedmuseum.be
W www.speelgoedmuseum.be
Location
Koning Albertplein 2B, 2800 Mechelen
More information onhow to get to the museum can be found here.
