Museo del Giocattolo Antico

About the museum

The museum is housed in the former stables of Palazzo Monti Malvezzi, in the historic centre of Senigallia, within the bastioned pentagon built under Duke Guidobaldo. The palace was built in the first half of the 18th century for the merchant Matteo Monti; in 1727 Giovanni Paolo Monti set up the city’s first private theatre there. After restoration, overseen by Gabriele Ogiva, the building has regained its original appearance.

The collection presents antique toys from the 19th century to the post-war period, displayed in twenty-three cases along an art-historical route curated by the artistic director Elena Turchi. The display shows how toys mirrored the lives of adults, social differences and the differences between boys and girls. One case holds reproductions of toys and dolls from ancient Rome, including the doll of Crepereia Tryphaena, made by Lorenzo and Anna Marconi.

The museum premises also include a small theatre for cultural events and a literary café with art and literature books.

Highlights

• Antique toys from the 19th century to the post-war period in twenty-three display cases
• Reproductions of Roman toys, including the doll of Crepereia Tryphaena
• Small theatre for cultural events
• Literary café with art and literature books
• Set in the former 18th-century stables of Palazzo Monti Malvezzi

Permanent exhibition

• Giocattoli antichi dall’Ottocento al dopoguerra – Twenty-three display cases with antique toys along an art-historical route, including reproductions of toys and dolls from ancient Rome.

Admission & discounts

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible
• 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

According to the Senigallia municipality’s entry, the museum is accessible to people with disabilities.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

The municipality’s entry lists routes for children and guided tours for schools.

Getting there & parking

The museum is in the historic centre of Senigallia, in the former stables of Palazzo Monti Malvezzi.

Amenities & dining

• Café

Literary café inside the museum.

Events & venue rental

The museum hasn’t published any information on this.

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