La Nef des Jouets
Toy museum in the former commandery of the Order of Malta in Soultz, with the collection of Joëlle and Richard Haeusser.
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About the museum
La Nef des Jouets is housed in a former commandery of the Order of Malta, whose foundations date back to the 13th century. The building extends over three floors, covering around 1,100 m². Restoration began in 1992.
The museum presents the toy collection of Joëlle and Richard Haeusser, opened to the public in 1994. It includes trains, cars, lead soldiers, dolls, bears, puppets, soft toys, board games, handmade and tinplate toys, as well as automata. The collections grow through purchases, donations and loans.
The chapel hosts temporary exhibitions. Play areas are set up on the ground floor and on the third floor. The museum also organises activities for children, birthday parties and, every year, a doll and teddy bear swap meet in March and a figurine and miniature swap meet in November.
Highlights
- The Haeusser family toy collection
- Trains, cars, lead soldiers, dolls, bears and puppets
- Automata and tinplate toys
- Play areas for children
- Former commandery of the Order of Malta
Permanent exhibition
- Collection de jouets de Joëlle et Richard Haeusser – Trains, cars, soldiers, dolls, bears and puppets gathered over three floors in the former commandery of the Order of Malta.
- Founded
- 1994
- Operated by
- Ville de Soultz-Haut-Rhin
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €5 |
|---|---|
| Reduced | €3.50Reduced rate for seniors and groups of 15 or more |
| Children & teens | €1.50free up to age 5 · Children’s rate for ages 6 to 16; free up to age 5 according to the tourist office. |
| Seniors | €3.50 |
| Groups (15+ people) | €3.50 per personFor groups of 15 or more. |
| Families | €8Family of 2 adults and 2 children. |
| Combined ticket for two museums in Soultz (adult) | €7.50 |
| Combined ticket for two museums in Soultz (family) | €12 |
Free admission for holders of the Museums-PASS-Musées. Card payment is not accepted in the museums in Soultz.
Accessibility
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 5 |
|---|---|
| Family ticket | €8 · Family of 2 adults and 2 children. |
- Family tours & workshops
- Playground / play area
- Kids’ birthday parties
Play areas on the ground floor and on the fourth floor. Activities for children during school holidays (for example treasure hunts, workshops, challenges). Birthday parties on Wednesdays, with the theme “Journey through Time”: ages 4 to 5, 14:00–16:00, €85 (6 children maximum); ages 6 to 12, 14:00–16:30, €100 (10 children maximum). Book 1 to 2 months ahead with a deposit; no birthday parties in July and August or from January to mid-March.
Getting there & parking
By car
Free parking
Free parking for cars according to the Guebwiller tourist office.
Get directionsAmenities & dining
- Museum shop
Shop: toys, dolls, soft toys, figurines, postcards and books.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
|---|---|
| Good to know | Guided tours by reservation (price not specified). |
