Toy history: Tin, movement and imagination at Holstebro Museum
Historical tin toys with life and movement. Free admission for children.
Discover a unique collection of tin toys at Holstebro Museum, featuring objects from the 1890s onwards.
Step into a lively world of mechanical toys where ships rock, planes spin, and robots move through simple mechanisms. The collection includes 1,500 items, with a selection currently on display.
The exhibition shows how tin toys have combined play, technology, and imagination across generations, while also reflecting the development of design and craftsmanship.
A family-friendly exhibition full of nostalgia, movement, and creativity.
The collection was donated to the museum by architect Hans Dissing (1926–1998) from Holstebro.
Contact information
Facilities
- For children
- Companion cards accepted
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