Museum of Play

Category: Civil Architecture > Museum

District: Aveiro > Vagos > Vagos > Vagos e Santo António

Location

The Brincar Museum is located in Vagos, in the area of Vagos and Santo António, Vagos municipality. It is housed in the historic Palacete Visconde de Valdemouro, a building with a distinctive architecture, notable for its Moorish features, positioned in the town center, on Largo Branco de Melo.

The Essence of Play

Inaugurated in 2012, the Brincar Museum adopts a unique perspective on the universe of toys and the act of playing. This space invites visitors of all ages on a journey through the imagination of childhood, encouraging interaction and active participation. The museum has been recognized nationally and internationally for its innovative approach, which values play as a serious aspect of human development and culture.

Collection and Thematic Spaces

The museum's collection is vast, encompassing a diversity of objects that illustrate the history and culture of play. It includes Portuguese and foreign-made toys, old school materials, furniture, and clothing from other eras. Throughout the visit, thematic environments are discovered, such as a recreation of a New State (Estado Novo) school, a small theater, a plastic expression workshop, and even playful spaces like the treehouse and the castle, where visitors can experience an immersive journey into the world of play.

An Accessible and Inclusive Space

Designed to welcome all visitors, the Brincar Museum offers several facilities that promote accessibility. Wheelchair-accessible routes are available, and access is facilitated by ramps. The museum welcomes guide dogs and offers informative materials in simplified writing, as well as the possibility of tactile experiences with some of the collection's pieces. For groups with specific needs, accompanied visits are available, ensuring that the discovery experience is shared by all.

License: https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/deed.pt