There's A Vintage Toy Museum In Texas And It's Full Of Fascinating Oddities, Artifacts, And More

What was your favorite game or toy as a kid? Perhaps you liked to play with dolls or action figures, or maybe you stayed up well past your bedtime diving into the world of Donkey Kong on your Gameboy. Either way, vintage toys and games of all varieties have an eternal home in the Texas Toy Museum. Boasting over 20,000 retro gaming systems, toy cars, figurines, and so much more, this museum is fun for all ages.

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The museum looks rather unassuming on the outside, but it houses over 20,000 toys and games, some of which date as far back as the early 1900s.

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From toy cars to figurines and bobbleheads, there's a little bit of everything, and it all kind of blends together in a beautiful hodgepodge of nostalgia.

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You'll see thousands of them here, many of which are rare prototypes acquired directly from the toymakers themselves! Arranged in elaborate scenes, the figures personify childhood imagination in a way that promises to evoke some of your fondest memories.

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Visiting the museum is like taking a stroll down memory lane, with each exhibit bringing your inner child a little bit closer to the surface.

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Also on display are a wide selection of games for each system - perhaps you'll see some of your old favorites?

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General admission includes unlimited gameplay, with such favorites as Donkey Kong and Pac-Man providing hours of nostalgic fun.

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Hours are 12-9 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday, and 12 p.m. until 12 a.m. Friday-Saturday.

Admission is $9 for adults, $6 for children ages 18 and under, and $8 for seniors and military. Children ages four and under get in free. Visit the Texas Toy Museum website or Facebook page to learn more.

Have you ever been to the Texas Toy Museum? If so, what toys did you recognize from your childhood? We’d love to hear all about your experience in the comments section below. Don’t forget to check out our previous article for more museums in Texas that promise to fascinate visitors of all ages!