Museo Galego do Xoguete
Allariz municipal museum with some 1,500 toys from the 20th century, from 1910 to 1978, on the ground floor of the former Xulgados pazo.
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About the museum
The Museo Galego do Xoguete (Galician Toy Museum) was created in 1995 by Allariz Town Council from the donation of Alberto Oro Claro, a local resident who spent years searching for, buying and keeping more than 600 pieces. Since then other people have continued to donate toys, and the collection now numbers around 1,500 pieces representative of the 20th-century toy.
The museum occupies the ground floor of the pazo of the former Xulgados (courts), a building from the late 17th century. From 2013 it underwent a thorough refurbishment, so that adults can remember their past and children can discover what their parents and grandparents played with. The collection covers 1910 to 1978.
Among the donations are some 300 chairs from different origins, dolls' houses and an English-style table football (futbolín) for women, dating from 1917. As well as toys, board games and film projectors are displayed, and there are simple skill games that visitors can try.
Highlights
- Some 1,500 toys from the 20th century (1910–1978)
- Collection of Alberto Oro Claro, the origin of the museum
- Dolls' houses, some 300 chairs and a women's English table football from 1917
- Board games and film projectors
- €3 pass for the three Allariz museums
Permanent exhibition
- Colección de juguetes del siglo XX – Toys, board games and film projectors from 1910 to 1978, with dolls' houses, chairs and a women's English table football from 1917.
- Founded
- 1995
- Operated by
- Concello de Allariz
Admission & discounts
| Adults | €2 |
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| Children & teens | freefree up to age 4 · Free admission up to 4 years. |
| Groups (15+ people) | €1 per personGroups of 15 people or more: €1 per person. |
| Pass for the three museums (Xoguete, Coiro and Moda) | €3One admission to each of the three Allariz museums. |
Individual admission: €2. Free for children up to 4 years and for holders of the Allariz Citizen Card (Tarxeta de Cidadanía de Allariz).
Accessibility
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Kids & families
Great for kids & families
| Kids’ admission | free up to age 4 |
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- Hands-on stations
The museum is designed so that older visitors can remember their childhood and children can discover their grandparents' toys. It includes simple skill games that can be tried.
Getting there & parking
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Amenities & dining
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Events & venue rental
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Plan your visit
| Guided tours | yes |
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| Good to know | Guided visits for groups outside the general hours are arranged by phone (988 442 006) or by email (reatur@allariz.com). |
