Saint Petersburg Toy Museum facts for kids
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Saint Petersburg Toy Museum (Russia). Inside View
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| Established | 1997 |
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| Location | Saint Petersburg, Russia |
| Type | Toy museum |
| Collection size | Artistic toys, folk toys, fabric toys |
The Saint Petersburg Toy Museum (Russian: Санкт-Петербу́ргский музе́й игру́шки) is a special place in Saint Petersburg, Russia. It's a museum dedicated to toys! Unlike many museums that are run by the government, this one is a "non-state" museum. This means it gets its support from private companies and people who love toys.
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Discovering the Museum's Story
The Saint Petersburg Toy Museum opened its doors in 1997. It's a proud member of the Union of Museums of Russia. This museum is quite unique because it focuses on toys as a form of art. It was the second toy museum to open in Russia. The first one is in Sergiev Posad, near Moscow, and it mainly focuses on how toys can help with learning.
The main goal of the Saint Petersburg Toy Museum is to collect, keep, show, and study toys. They see toys not just as things to play with, but also as amazing pieces of art. Toys can show us old traditions and even new art styles.
The museum believes that a toy can be both something fun to play with and a beautiful object to look at. This idea is what inspired them to build their amazing collection.
What You Can See: Amazing Toy Collections
While the museum loves artistic toys, that's not all they have! They also have a large collection of folk toys. These are traditional toys from Russia and other countries. They also collect fabric toys, which are always growing.
The museum brings together artists, art experts, and teachers. Together, they create exciting exhibitions and art festivals. These events are designed for people of all ages, from kids to adults. The museum isn't just for children; it also works with other groups to offer educational programs for everyone.
Artists Who Create Toys
Some talented Russian artists are known for their work in creating toys. Here are a couple of them:
- Oleg Buryan
- Katya Medvedeva
See Also
- List of museums in Saint Petersburg
Images for kids
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Saint Petersburg Toy Museum (Russia). Inside View
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Folk toy in the St. Petersburg Toy Museum (Russia)
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The guide and children in the St. Petersburg Toy Museum (Russia)
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Whistles-Toy in the St. Petersburg Toy Museum (Russia)
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Children in the St. Petersburg Toy Museum (Russia)
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The exhibits in the St. Petersburg Toy Museum (Russia)
