Musée du jouet de La Ferté-Macé
Municipal museum of toys and old games from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century, housed in a former public baths.
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About the museum
The Musée du Jouet opened in 1992 in the former municipal shower baths (bains-douches) of La Ferté-Macé, a 1932 building designed by architect Félix Besnard-Bernadac, which operated until 1981. Renovation began in the early 1990s.
Almost the entire collection comes from a donation by Guy Bonvalot, a German teacher and avid collector of old toys from La Ferté-Macé. The museum has held the “Musée de France” label since 2003.
The display presents about 1,400 pieces from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century, arranged by theme: educational games, board games, racing games and optical toys. Visitors see miniature cars, trains, airplanes, typewriters, dolls, zoetropes, phonographs and musical instruments. Brands represented include JEP, Dinky Toys, Solido and Poupée Jumeau.
Highlights
- About 1,400 old toys and games
- Trains, miniature cars and airplanes
- Dolls, including the Jumeau brand
- Optical toys such as the zoetrope
- Board games such as the Game of the Goose
Permanent exhibition
- Collection de jouets et jeux anciens – About 1,400 toys and games from the mid-19th to the mid-20th century, presented by theme: educational games, board games, racing games and optical toys.
- Founded
- 1992
- Operated by
- Ville de La Ferté-Macé
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Reduced | €1.50People with disabilities, job seekers and students (with proof) |
| Children & teens | €2free up to age 5 · Children aged 6 to 15; free for under 6s. |
| Visitors with disabilities | €1.50Proof required. |
| Students & apprentices | €1.50Proof required. |
| Groups (10+ people) | €2.50 per personGroups of 10 people or more, by reservation: €2.50 per person for a simple visit, €2.70 for a guided tour. School groups: €2 per child, free for children from La Ferté-Macé. Accompanying adults and drivers free, except for groups of friends or families. |
| Low-carbon rate (50% discount) | –For visitors who arrive by public transport (ticket dated less than 5 days ago; Briouze or Flers stations, La Ferté-Macé bus stop) or by bicycle (photo in front of the museum). Cannot be combined with the reduced rate. |
Free admission: European Heritage Days (free admission in September 2026)
Seasonal games offered during the holidays are included in the entrance ticket. Free family Christmas weekend on December 19 and 20, 2026. Payment in cash or by check.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible: no information
- Elevator: no information
- Accessible restroom: no information
- Accessible parking: no information
- Service dogs welcome: no information
- Tactile models & exhibits: no information
- Sign language tours: no information
- Easy-to-read materials: no information
- Audio description: no information
An external access ramp was signposted for the 2026 European Heritage Days. Reduced rate for people with disabilities.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
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- Family tours & workshops
- Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
- Hands-on stations
Games in free access, a booklet of games for children from age 7, and a search game “Retrouve les animaux-jouets du musée” (roughly “Find the museum’s toy animals”) for the youngest. Themed games during holidays (Easter, summer, Halloween, Christmas).
Getting there & parking
By public transit
Briouze and Flers stations and La Ferté-Macé bus stop (counted for the low-carbon rate).
By car
Parking available
Public car park in the town center; the museum is located near the Tourist Office.
Amenities & dining
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| School programs | yes |
| Good to know | Guided tours for groups (€2.70 per person), reservation with the Tourist Office at 02 33 37 10 97. |
