Doll and toy museum in the Trinsenturm

  • museum/exhibition
From steam engines to Barbie dolls - children's hearts beat faster in the Doll and Toy Museum of the Ratinger Museum. But a nostalgic visit to the treasures of childhood is also worthwhile for adults. 
The collection is presented on the three floors of the Trinsenturm, one of three surviving towers from the late medieval city fortifications and today a historic landmark of the city. Since 2012, those interested have found a wide variety of toys from the 19th century here, in addition to historical Käthe Kruse dolls and those made of celluloid. Shops and living rooms, which once invited children to role-play, now also convey a picture of the educational goals and living conditions in which they were created in the toy museum. Changing special exhibitions complete the offer.

Good to know

Opening hours

Please note that opening hours may vary due to special circumstances, such as public holidays.

Guided tours and workshops by appointment Mon-Sun.
Closing days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday

Price information

Price adult: 1,50 €

Children free

General Information

  • Parking lots available

  • Bus stop available

fitness

  • Bad weather offer

  • for any weather

  • for families

Foreign languages

German

Other equipment/furnishings

  • cool place

Accessibility

General information on accessibility
Not barrier-free accessible

Arrival & Parking

Parking is available opposite the museum in Ratingen.

author

Office for Culture and Tourism
Düsseldorfer Strasse 26
40822 Mettmann

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