Toy Museum of Seia

Category: Civil Architecture > Ensemble

District: Guarda > Seia > Seia > Santa Rita

Enchanting Collection

The Toy Museum of Seia houses around 10,000 toys from Portugal and the world, a journey through childhood through the ages.

Cultural Objective

Values childhood as a crucial phase for human development, highlighting the role of toys in the social, emotional, and cognitive development of children.

Fascinating Themed Rooms

Getting to Know the World Through Play

A diversity of toys from all continents, showing the universality of childhood.

Childhood Memories

A nostalgic space with toys such as rattles, dolls and cars, which marked generations.

Estado Novo Room

Authentic representation of a classroom from the Salazar era.

Portugal. Decades of Play

Evolution of Portuguese toys, from handcrafted to contemporary, a reflection of the country's cultural identity.

Multifaceted Spaces

Include an area for temporary exhibitions, a mini-auditorium for films and activities, a creation workshop and a welcoming cafeteria.

"Toys of the Famous" Exhibition

Showcases toys and personal objects of 30 Portuguese public figures, highlighting the importance of toys in social and emotional development.

Cultural Symbolism

Photos, texts and videos complement the exhibition, revealing the impact of toys on the life and art of the personalities present.

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