From 18 Jan 2025 to 4 Jan 2026

En famille
Exposition temporaire

Free

A miniature steam engine, a highly flammable celluloid doll, or even toy guns... All these objects were once cherished toys of children from the past. Once seen as harmless or even educational, some of these toys today spark controversy or surprise.

Our new exhibition BAN! Forbidden Toys offers a different perspective on these objects we commonly call "toys" – and which would likely be banned from store shelves today. This exhibition highlights items that were banned, or arguably should have been.
Through the lens of changing safety standards, moral values, and societal evolution, these toys invite us to reflect on how our perceptions have shifted – and what that tells us about past societies. Perhaps the toys we now consider harmless will be the subject of tomorrow's debates...

Colmar
40 rue Vauban
68000 Colmar
France

0389419310
contact.museejouet@colmar.fr