Come with your family
Rediscover the joy of childhood with our timeless toy collection, offering fun and engaging experiences for all ages!
Plan your visit
Ticket prices
Day tickets
| 12 - 65 years | €17.50 |
| 4 - 12 years | €12.50 |
| Under 4 years | free |
| Student | €15.00 |
| 65+ | €15.00 |
Opening Hours
Tuesday → Sunday
10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
From 28 October 2024 to 3 March 2025 also open on Mondays!
Closed on: 1/1, 24/12, 25/12, 31/12
New address!
Koning Albertplein 2B, 2800 MechelenVisit Toy Museum Mechelen
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.
How to get here
Until 29 September 2024, we will be open at Nekkerspoelstraat 21 in Mechelen.
From 5 October 2024, we will be open at our new address:
Mechelen Station, kiss & ride zone, Koning Albertplein 2B, 2800 Mechelen.
On foot
Come to NMBS station Mechelen and go to the back of the station. Between platforms 11 and 12, take the stairs or lift down (towards the kiss & ride zone) and find the entrance.
By bike
Cycle to SNCB station Mechelen. It's easy if you park your bike at the bike park at the back (arsenal side) of the station.
By public transport bus
Are you coming by bus? Many buses stop in front of Mechelen station. You then walk all the way through the station of Mechelen, at the back you take the stairs/elevator down and you will find the entrance.
By private bus
Are you coming with a specially inserted bus? Then the bus driver can drop your group off behind the station. On the GPS, enter Bautersemstraat 66, 2800 Mechelen. Then follow the signposts.
By train
Take the train to Mechelen station. Walk to the back of the station, towards platform 12, walk a little further and take the stairs or lift down.
By the way, did you know that if you purchase a ticket online, it automatically includes an SNCB voucher code to take the train with 50% discount?
By car
You can park at the station car park. Enter ‘Kiss&Ride station Mechelen’, or ‘Parking Station Mechelen P1’ on your GPS, you can enter via the Margareta Tunnel (Tangent). You can drop people off for free via the Kiss & Ride. Have your ticket for the station car park validated at the reception desk after your visit to Mechelen Toy Museum. The first 4 hours of parking are half price, after that normal rates apply. The station car park is operated by Indigo, you can find the rates at belgiantrain.be. After parking, take the lift or take the stairs to -1 and find the entrance.
There are also other car parks in Mechelen. Be sure to check out Zandpoortvest (paying on weekdays only, 15-minute walk) or Douaneplein (free, 20-minute walk).
House rules
Playing is fun and exuberant, but inside the museum, keep to the set limits. Mechelen Toy Museum is not a climbing or gym.
-14-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult at all times. No dogs or other pets allowed. Cuddly animals are allowed inside 🧸
Tips:
- Save your online ticket.
- Eating or drinking is only allowed in the museum café.
- When schools visit, supervisors must oversee the visit. For every 15 children, it is compulsory to have 1 supervisor present.
- Do you have large items with you? A wet coat or umbrella? Leave these at the cloakroom.
- No smoking.
- You are encouraged to play, but stealing or damaging objects is not part of it. We will report this to the police.
- Limit or avoid disturbing noises.
- Do not bring objects that pose a risk to the safety of persons, objects or buildings.
- The management may demand that you leave the museum if you violate these rules.
Accessibility
The museum is very familiar, accessible and approachable. Play and toys is a theme that plays a role in everyone's life. So we do our best to make sure everyone feels welcome in the museum!
Mental age plays no role, everyone is involved in the museum's collection and interactive elements.
Fully physically accessible
Do people in your group use a wheelchair or buggy? The entire museum experience takes place on one floor and there is plenty of room everywhere to turn or turn around and, of course, to play.
Visually impaired?
A museum experience is not limited to looking at display cases. In the museum, collection pieces are occasionally placed in front of display cases, so you can hold the pieces in your hands and feel the toys for yourself. In Room 2, you can enjoy fun and educational listening clips. In addition, there are numerous play experiences where you can work together.
What about all those stimuli?
A field trip brings a lot of new impressions. The museum has a sensory room where you can take a quiet retreat. In this area, we focus on peace and security. You will find this area near level 2 in room 3 (Playful).
Next to the sensory room is a stimulation room. Using a number of soft stimuli, which appeal to different senses. You can also spend time in this room if you are looking for a safe environment.
In the museum, you can use the autism suitcase, a sensory toolkit for people with autism or who are easily overstimulated. The toolkit includes fidget toys, a scent spray, an aggravation toy and headphones. However, there is much more to discover in the kit. Ask at the counter!
Do you enjoy a quiet visit?
During busier periods, start your visit at 10 a.m. to avoid large crowds. The museum café is busiest between 12:00 and 1:30 p.m., and again from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. For a more relaxed experience, enjoy your drink or snack outside these peak hours. On sunny days, the museum is typically quieter.
Out and about with a baby?
A nursing table is available in the toilets. Are you still breastfeeding? Just ask at reception where the breastfeeding area is where you can sit quietly. There is also a microwave where you can warm up any milk.
Guidance welcome
An essential companion, supporting a person with a disability, is admitted free of charge. An accompanying dog is allowed in the museum.
Other
- Lockers, coat racks & storage boxes
- First aid room
- Accessible toilets
- WiFi
- Play area
Do you have any questions or comments about the accessibility or facilities of Toy Museum Mechelen? Do you experience a barrier during or before your visit? Contact us by e-mail (info@speelgoedmuseum.be) or by phone (015/557075). We will be happy to help you.
Facilities
Museum café
Enjoying a drink or a small snack before or after your visit? Our museum café is open from 10am to 5pm.
Shop
Toy shopping is always fun. The shop is open during the museum's opening hours.
Any questions?
Do you have any questions or comments regarding the accessibility of the Toy Museum? Do you experience a barrier during or before your visit? Take a look at the frequently asked questions. Didn't find what you were looking for there? Contact us by e-mail (info@speelgoedmuseum.be) or by phone (015/557075). We will gladly help you.
Partners
Membership partners
- Planckendael
- Technopolis
- Bokrijk
- JCW
- Plopsa
- Pakawi Park
- Hidrodoe
- Harry Malter
- Museum voor Natuurwetenschappen
- Huis van Alijn
Partners
Partners combination visits
Individuals:
- St. Romboutstoren
- Gouden Kooi
- Malinska (bootjes in Mechelen)
Schools:
- Planckendael
- Kazerne Dossin
Local partners:
- Pardoes
- Hof van Busleyden
- De Nekker
- Sportimonium
Bookshop Pardoes
At bookshop Pardoes, you can climb into the Pardoes hut, plop down in the reading forest and start your reading adventure.
Visit the bookshop every day between 10am and 6pm (Sunday open until 5pm). They are closed on public holidays.
You will find the bookshop at Mechelen-Nekkerspoel station.
KAYAK travel guide
Explore the Mechelen travel guide for more ideas. Book your flights to Mechelen today.
