Matchbox Autos Museum

About the museum

The museum displays the private collection of Jean and Meg Birsens in Hinkel, in the Mullerthal region. Jean Birsens has been collecting Matchbox model cars since 1980; according to the local tourist office, his collection comprises about 23,700 models from 1947 to 2023. These include early models by the Lesney company, the “Regular Wheels,” “Models of Yesteryear,” “Major Packs” and “King-Size” series, as well as historical packaging.

Meg Birsens collects decorative tin boxes. Her collection holds just under 2,000 boxes from 1880 to 1950, mainly biscuit tins shaped like figures, made by well-known English and French manufacturers. The display is complemented by numerous vintage Barbie dolls.

The house is a private museum and is only accessible by appointment.

Highlights

• Around 23,700 Matchbox models from 1947 to 2023
• Historical model car packaging
• About 2,000 tin boxes from 1880 to 1950
• Vintage Barbie dolls

Permanent exhibition

• Sammlung Matchbox, Blechdosen und Barbie-Puppen – Matchbox model cars with historical packaging, decorative tin boxes from 1880 to 1950 and vintage Barbie dolls.

Operated by

Privatsammlung Jean und Meg Birsens

Admission & discounts

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Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: not available
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
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• Service dogs welcome: no information
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
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The museum is not accessible.

Kids & families

Recommended for ages 14+

Admission only from age 14.

Getting there & parking

Amenities & dining

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