Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum Laufeld
Private museum in the Eifel with dolls, dollhouses and toys from 1840 to the 1960s, plus five half-timbered houses in the garden.
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About the museum
The museum goes back to the private collection of Gisela Becker, who began gathering old dolls and toys at a young age. At first she showed her pieces only now and then to guests of the Hotel Eifelperle; later the decision was made to make the collection publicly accessible. The museum opened in April 1992, in honor of the hotel's 25th anniversary.
On display are hundreds of dolls made of wax, wood, bisque porcelain and celluloid from around 1840 to the 1960s, plus dollhouses and doll kitchens, toy shops (Kaufläden), Steiff animals, teddy bears and tin toys, as well as toy castles, toy trains and steam engines. The objects stand on old tables and chests and in historic cupboards, inviting visitors to discover new details on a second visit.
In the spacious garden stands a group of five small half-timbered houses, arranged like a little village. Each is devoted to a theme, including everyday life in the 1950s, a kitchen around 1900, an Eifel bedroom, and rural life with farming and old craft tools.
Highlights
- Dolls of wax, wood, bisque porcelain and celluloid from 1840 to the 1960s
- Dollhouses, doll kitchens and toy shops
- Teddy bears, Steiff animals and tin toys
- Five small half-timbered houses in the garden, arranged like a village
- Museum in the Hotel-Café Eifelperle
Permanent exhibitions
- Puppen, Puppenstuben und Spielzeug – Dolls, teddy bears, dollhouses, toy shops and tin toys from about 120 years, arranged on old furniture.
- Fachwerkhäuschen im Garten – Five thematically designed houses show, among other things, the 1950s, a kitchen around 1900, an Eifel bedroom and rural life.
- Founded
- 1992
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €3 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 10 · Children up to 10 years free. |
| Groups | €2.50 per person |
Hotel guests have free admission.
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
Ramps for wheelchair users are available.
Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 10 |
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- Playground / play area
The museum is aimed specifically at families with children; there are play facilities in the garden.
Getting there & parking
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
Amenities & dining
- Café
The museum is located in the Hotel-Café Eifelperle.
Events & venue rental
The museum hasn’t published any information on this.
