It's a genuine treasure trove for anyone who still has a childlike imagination. A small themed museum that appeals to both kids and grown-ups, the Toy Museum reveals a little more during the 43rd edition of the Heritage Days. All weekend long, discovery and themed tours are on offer for the curious. Mark your calendars for September 19 and 20, 2026 to explore this museum dedicated to our childhood companions!
Located in Poissy, in the porterie of the former priory of Poissy, this museum houses a vast collection of nearly 14,000 objects, including 600 games and toys, offering a fascinating journey through the world of toys, from Antiquity to the present day. Dolls, cuddly toys, miniature vehicles and racetracks, board games and construction sets, scientific games, skipping ropes and figurines... Fashions come and go, technologies evolve, but children's passions remain intact.
If you'd like to discover the games of yesterday and today, and enjoy some great entertainment for the whole family, we'd like to invite you to take advantage of this free weekend at the Musée du Jouet! Here's the detailed program of events that await you during these two festive days, but please note that booking is compulsory!
Self-guided tour of the permanent collections
A self-guided tour of toy collections from ancient times to the present day. The route includes four play spaces to keep the whole family entertained: a puppet theater, optical toys, and more.
Bonus game trails for children aged 4-6 and 7-12 are available free of charge at the reception.
Participation terms: Free | No reservation required
Opening hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–12:00, 13:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–12:00, 13:00–18:00
Exhibition: The Toy Museum Celebrates 50 Years!
This year, the Toy Museum is celebrating 50 years since it first opened its doors.
Come and explore the exhibition dedicated to the museum's origins and its evolution since 1976, which will showcase, among other items, the earliest inventory ledgers of the collections, some archival documents, and posters created by middle school students in 1976...
Participation requirements: Free | No reservation required
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 10:00–12:00, 14:00–18:00
Storytelling tour of the Toy Museum
Join the journey through the toy museum's collections as you follow the adventures of Tomy, the teddy bear.
Participation conditions: Children aged 4 to 6, accompanied by an adult. Free of charge | Booking required - 01.39.22.56.01, musees@ville-poissy.fr
Schedule: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 10:00 to 10:45
Guided tour of the permanent collections
A guided tour tracing the history of toys from antiquity to the present day.
Participation requirements: Free | Reservation required - 01.39.22.56.01, musees@ville-poissy.fr
Hours: Saturday, September 19, 2026 — 14:00–15:00, 17:00–18:00 | Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 11:00–12:00, 14:00–15:00, 17:00–18:00
Garden party to celebrate the Toy Museum's 50th anniversary
Come celebrate the museum’s 50th anniversary with us by bringing your picnic to lunch in the museum garden between 12:30 and 14:00! Booking required.
Free entry:
At 15:00 and 16:30: a juggling show by the compagnie Kor.
Throughout the afternoon, the playful antics of the Bellevue brothers from La fabuleuse Family will ensure you leave with unforgettable memories of this festive day!
You can also freely explore the exhibition dedicated to the toy museum’s creation and its evolution since 1976.
Participation requirements : Free
Hours : Sunday, September 20, 2026 — 12:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Dates and Opening Time
From September 19, 2026 to September 20, 2026
Location
Toy Museum
1 Enclos de l'Abbaye
78300 Poissy
Route planner
Accessibility info
Prices
Free
Official website
musees.ville-poissy.fr
