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Soltau Toy Museum and its collection
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The Soltau Toy Museum, previously known as the North German Toy Museum, is located in the city of Soltau in Lower Saxony. The museum was born out of a private collection from the Ernst family of Soltau and now draws up to 40,000 visitors each year.
Exhibits at the Museum
The museum showcases toys from five centuries, with the oldest exhibit dating back to 1647. The collection primarily focuses on the period between 1750 and 1900. The museum's exhibits include dolls made from various materials, dollhouses, kitchens and shops, trains, tin, paper and wooden toys, board games, Laterna Magica devices, teddy bears, and other stuffed animals.
Interactive Opportunities at the Museum
The museum provides numerous opportunities for visitors to engage in play. Additionally, there are several listening stations throughout the museum where visitors can listen to stories about the respective exhibits.
Highlight of the Exhibition
A highlight of the museum's collection is Dingley Hall, a dollhouse that measures three meters wide and two meters high. It features 15 rooms and more than 1000 accessories. This impressive piece was auctioned for €190,000 at Christie's in London in 2003.
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