Did you know that toys have their own museum? In Poissy, in the Yvelines department, the Musée du Jouet has been welcoming the curious since 1974, with the aim of showcasing a collection of 800 toys and games dating from Antiquity to the present day.
Housed in theformer royal priory of Saint-Louis, the collection explores the role of toys in the education of children and their psychomotor development, learning more about society's view of children, their introduction to the modern world and the evolving strategies of toy designers.
From early antique toys—baby rattles, toy cars, animals, dolls—on display thanks to a loan from the Louvre Museum, to the latest popular playthings, more than 600 items line the vitrines of this tiny 300 m² museum. It’s a treasure trove sure to inspire families seeking a fresh, cultural outing with the kids! And why not seize the Nuit des Musées to discover this unexpected venue? Here’s the program waiting for you there this Saturday, May 23, 2026!
At 6 p.m., inauguration of the garden’s sound installations unveiled in the garden. They were created by students from Poissy’s schools—from kindergarten through high school—in response to the exhibition "En fanfare! Music comes to the Toy Museum."
Visitors can explore them with free access until 10 p.m.
A self-guided tour of toy collections from antiquity to today. The route features four play spaces for family fun: a puppet theatre, optical toys...
You can also explore the exhibition "En fanfare ! La musique s'invite au Musée du Jouet" which showcases treasures from the children's orchestra: sound toys, toy instruments, and games for learning solfège, as well as the many devices and objects created to listen to music.
There are game trails for children aged 4-6 and 7-12 available free of charge at the reception.
Young explorers dive into the magical world of Symphonia, but to uncover the treasure they’ll have to face the challenges together, navigate a course full of obstacles, and strike deals with quirky locals who only speak the language of music.
This show is presented by the company A Breath of Adventure.
For children aged 6 to 12, accompanied by at least one adult.
A tour of the exhibition "In Fanfare! Music Invades the Toy Museum" will take you on a journey through time—from the earliest sound-making toys of antiquity to toy instruments, ending with the invention of devices for listening to music.
A wonderful evening for the whole family!
Dates and Opening Time
On May 23, 2026
Location
Toy Museum
1 Enclos de l'Abbaye
78300 Poissy
Prices
Free
Official website
musees.ville-poissy.fr
