Musée de poupées et de jouets
Private museum of dolls and toys in the Château de Josselin, with around 5,000 pieces, some dating from the 17th century.
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About the museum
The collection began at the end of the 19th century, when Herminie de Rohan started gathering dolls and toys. More than a century later, Antoinette de Rohan rediscovered these objects in the attic of the Château de Josselin. It took several years to catalogue and complete them.
The museum opened in 1984 with a few hundred dolls. Thanks to numerous donors it now holds around 5,000 pieces and presents itself as the largest private collection of dolls and toys in France. The oldest objects date from the 17th century.
It includes dolls in Breton costume, a set of Japanese dolls, doll's houses, toy tea sets, board games, toy animals, and old and modern trains and aeroplanes. Since 1988, a different theme has been presented every year. The museum is located in the grounds of the Château de Josselin, and admission is included in the castle ticket.
Highlights
- Around 5,000 dolls and toys, including pieces from the 17th century
- Dolls in Breton costume and a set of Japanese dolls
- Doll's houses, toy tea sets and board games
- Old and modern trains and aeroplanes
- Annual themed exhibition since 1988
Permanent exhibition
- Collection de poupées et de jouets – Around 5,000 dolls, toys, doll's houses, board games, trains and aeroplanes, with pieces dating from the 17th century.
- Founded
- 1984
- Operated by
- Château de Josselin (établissement privé)
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €11.50 |
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| Reduced | €7Students and job seekers (independent visit of the castle, gardens and museum) |
| Children & teens | €5.50free up to age 6 · Children aged 7 to 14; free admission for under-7s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €4companion free · Holders of the CMI disability or priority card; the companion of a holder of the CMI “besoin d'accompagnement” card enters free. |
| Students & apprentices | €7 |
| Groups (20+ people) | –Groups of 20 to 45 people; no group rate is published. |
| Guided tour of the castle, gardens and museum (1 hour), adult | €14.50 |
| Guided tour, reduced rate | €10 |
| Guided tour, child aged 7 to 14 | €7 |
| Theatrical tour (1 hour), adult | €14.50 |
| Storytelling walk in the garden (1 hour), adult | €11.50 |
2026 season rates (April 4 – November 1) for an independent visit of the castle, gardens and the museum of dolls and toys.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: not available
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
The castle has no lift: the first floor is not accessible without climbing stairs. Assistance dogs are allowed everywhere.
Kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 6 |
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- Family tours & workshops
Theatrical tour and storytelling walk in the garden; booking recommended. Dogs are admitted on a lead in the park; in the castle, only if carried.
Getting there & parking
By car
No on-site parking at the museum.
The castle has no car park of its own: the site is in the heart of the medieval town, and visitors are asked to use the town's car parks.
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | The ground floor of the castle, the kitchens and the saddle room can be visited without a guide; a guided tour is compulsory for the first floor. Online booking is optional; tickets are also sold at the reception desk, subject to availability. |
