Spelebos

About the museum

Spelebos is a national toy museum in Museumpark Best, in the middle of the Sonse Heide forest area. It was realized in 2012, but on the municipality's orders it had to close after just two weeks because permits and fire-safety requirements were missing; after adjustments it was then able to open.

The museum shows toys and games from the past in a way that brings them to life through light, sound and movement. Many pieces are displayed in dioramas, and visitors trigger effects at the push of a button. The collection includes teddy bears, dolls and dolls' houses, Barbie, cowboys and Indians, Fisher-Price, Playmobil, robots, model railways, Meccano, wooden toys by Nooitgedagt, carousels, figures from the Fabeltjeskrant and arcade machines. There are also classic board games to play, such as Dame (draughts), Gänsespiel (game of the goose), Mens erger je niet (ludo), Sjoelbak and table football. Children follow a rally through the museum to find their way around.

The grounds also include a Dino Forest with life-size dinosaurs and climbing equipment, and a mini golf course with twelve holes in two themed worlds. Together with the EMV, a model railway museum of around 500 m² ("Spoor op vleugels") is being built. The brasserie 't Boshuys is right next door, and the Museum Bevrijdende Vleugels is also on the site.

Highlights

• Toy collection in dioramas with light, sound and movement
• Board games to try out
• Dino Adventure with life-size dinosaurs in the forest
• Golf Adventure with twelve mini golf holes
• Model railway "Spoor op vleugels" (under construction)

Permanent exhibitions

• Spielzeugmuseum – Toys and games from the past in dioramas that come to life through light, sound and movement.
• Dino Adventure – Circular trail through the forest with life-size dinosaurs and climbing equipment.

Founded

2012

Admission & discounts

Single ticket for Dino Adventure, Golf Adventure and the toy museum. Tickets online or at the box office; no reservation is needed for a regular visit. The Museumkaart is not valid. According to the FAQ, credit and debit cards are not accepted at the box office.

Accessibility

• Wheelchair accessible: no information
• Elevator: no information
• Accessible restroom: no information
• Accessible parking: no information
• Service dogs welcome
• Tactile models & exhibits: no information
• Sign language tours: no information
• Easy-to-read materials: no information
• Audio description: no information

Dogs are allowed on a leash.

Kids & families

Great for kids & families

• Family tours & workshops
• Activity booklet, scavenger hunt or kids’ audio guide
• Hands-on stations
• Playground / play area
• Kids’ birthday parties

Rally through the museum, play equipment in the Dino Forest, children's birthday parties for children aged 4 to 12.

Getting there & parking

Spelebos is to the left, behind the brasserie 't Boshuys.

Amenities & dining

• Café
• Restaurant

Snack bar on the grounds with coffee, tea, toasties, hot dogs and pastries; the brasserie 't Boshuys is right next door.

Events & venue rental

• Spaces for rent
• Private parties
• Corporate events

Arrangements for children's parties, family days, company outings, school trips and after-school care groups (BSO).

Plan your visit