The Antalya Toy Museum, located at Kaleiçi Marina, was launched in 2011 as a significant cultural project by the Antalya Metropolitan Municipality. The museum, opened under the leadership of researcher, poet, writer, and the founder of Turkey's first toy museum, Sunay Akın, attracts visitors of all ages with its magical world.

In the Antalya Museum, where nearly 3,000 toys with antique value from the 1860s to the 1980s are exhibited, you can see examples of toys produced by the first factories that emerged after the Industrial Revolution, as well as the finest examples of toy history and rare examples of dollhouses.

• Ottoman Period Toys: This section exhibits handmade toys from the Ottoman Empire. These toys reflect the cultural and artistic features of the period.

• Republican Period Toys: Toys from the early years of the Turkish Republic, including various periods starting from the 1920s.

• European and American Toys: Toys from Europe and America from the 19th and 20th centuries. These toys show how Western culture was reflected in children's games.

• Asian Toys: Traditional toys from Japan, China, and other Asian countries. These toys reflect the richness and diversity of Asian culture.

• Fairy Tale and Story Characters: Toys of fairy tale and story characters loved by children and adults. For example, figures of famous characters such as Snow White, Pinocchio, and Cinderella.

• Cartoon Characters: Toys and figures of famous cartoon characters like Mickey Mouse, Tom and Jerry, and Bugs Bunny.

• Antique Dolls: Porcelain and fabric dolls from different periods. These dolls reflect the clothing styles and aesthetic understanding of the time.

• Plush Toys: Various sizes and types of plush toys. Especially teddy bears and other cute plush animals.

The museum also hosts workshops for children over the age of 3, either individually or with their parents or classes.

With its collection, design, building, and educational activities, the Antalya Toy Museum is among Europe's distinguished toy museums. You can easily visit the Antalya Toy Museum during your tour of the historic Kaleiçi district.

The Antalya Toy Museum not only shows visitors the toys but also how children played in the past and the cultural elements they grew up with. Therefore, the museum offers both an educational and entertaining experience.

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