Preserving the History of Toys for Over 27 Years
Inspiring Curiosity and Creativity Through Storytelling, Hands-on Digital Archives & Play-based Learning, in Classrooms & Online
Preserving the History of Toys for Over 27 Years
Inspiring Curiosity and Creativity Through Storytelling, Hands-on Digital Archives & Play-based Learning, in Classrooms & Online
Where Every Toy Has a Story
Remember the toy you couldn't put down? The one you carried everywhere, shared with a sibling, or tucked away and never quite forgot? The Toy Museum of NY is a living digital museum preserving those memories and the stories behind the toys that shaped our childhoods. Through storytelling, digital archives, traveling experiences, educational programs, and virtual workshops, we bring the magic of play to children, families, educators, collectors, and anyone who still remembers their favourite toy.
Support the Museum and Shop at our online Toy Store
Discover toys that inspire imagination, creativity, learning, and plenty of play. Explore our growing Toy Store and find something special for children, families, educators, collectors, and toy lovers.
Browse a selection of featured products from our Toy Store. More toys and products will be added soon.
Bringing Play Into Every Classroom
Learning comes alive when children can see, touch, imagine, and explore. Our educational programs combine toys, storytelling, and hands-on activities to support classroom learning, library programs, after-school enrichment, and community education
Toy Invention Workshop in NYC
Virtual Tour the Toy Collection
Puppet Workshop
Improv Workshop
Queen Marlene
See The Toys Of Today
The Toy Museum of New York is dedicated not only to preserving the history of iconic toys but also to celebrating the future of play by showcasing innovative toys from emerging creators and brands.
Through our membership program, toy makers can have their creations featured on our website, gaining exposure to collectors, enthusiasts, families, and industry professionals while becoming part of a growing community that honors the evolution of toys.
Explore Our Toy Archive
Whether you're a researcher, educator, collector, parent, or simply curious, our archive offers a place to explore the evolution of play.
Join Our Toy Archive
Connect with The Toy Museum of NY to learn how your photos and/or videos can become part of our growing digital archive celebrating child's play, toys, stories, and the memories they inspire. We would love to include you in our archives.Â
Our Film Festival Awards
The Toy Museum of NY is proud to celebrate recognition for our inspiring films that bring the magic of toys, storytelling, imagination, and play to audiences everywhere.
Explore our award-winning work and discover the stories that earned recognition at film festivals.
