Boasting ‘every type of toy you can remember’, the Hamilton Toy Collection’s vast exhibition is housed in a former guesthouse on Callander’s Main Street.
The exhibition covers all the classical toy tropes, from bears, dolls, action figures to board games. A range of bears and soft toys span a variety of makers, including Gerhardt models and Teds by Schuco. These playthings are stored with a wide range of dolls in the 1900 style nursery, where almost every item dates back over a hundred years.
Another room in the collection is heavily influenced by the toys of the 1950s, where you’ll find figures from sci-fi shows and other popular TV programmes from the era. Whether its figures from Batman, Dr. Who, Captain Scarlett or Thunderbirds, this exhibit sheds light on the must-have Christmas toys for those growing up in 1950s Britain.
Toy cars also make up a prominent part of the museum, with classic Matchbox cars and old Hornby railway trains adorning the shelves of another eye-catching display.
Finally, the soldier room houses the most comprehensive display of toy figures in the country.
An old-fashioned toy shop frames the entrance and weekly stock changes mean there is always a new treasure for the avid toy hunter to scavenge.
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| 2013 Opening Times (01/01/2013 - 31/12/2013) |
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